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EDITORIALS
Jan 17, 2006

Return to normal interest rates

For Japanese business people and policymakers, the biggest question of this year is whether Japan's economy will be able to rid itself of deflation. Asking the question itself is right. The problem is that many continue to overestimate the impact of deflation, real or perceived. The result is a gridlock...
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE ZEIT GIST
Jan 17, 2006

Finding space in gay Japan

At first glance, homosexual life in Japan can seem quite repressed. Public displays of affection are next to nil, gay Japanese men often live secret lives and it's hard to notice a gay presence at all unless by venturing into Tokyo's "gayborhood," Shinjuku Ni-Chome.
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2006

Asahara not fit for trial: psychiatrist

Lawyers for Shoko Asahara, founder of the Aum Shinrikyo religious cult, released portions of a psychiatrist's report Monday stating that Asahara is unable to stand trial because of his confused state of mind.
BUSINESS
Jan 17, 2006

Wholesale prices rose again in '05 as oil surged

Wholesale prices jumped 1.7 percent in 2005 from the previous year for the second straight yearly rise and marking the biggest increase since 1989, due mainly to higher crude oil prices, the Bank of Japan said Monday.
Japan Times
Reference / SO WHAT THE HECK IS THAT
Jan 17, 2006

Suicide

Dear Alice:
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2006

Kato, cartoonist who drew 'Mappira-kun,' dead at 80

Cartoonist Yoshiro Kato, known mainly for the newspaper strips he drew for decades taking a satiric look at ordinary life, died of respiratory failure Jan. 6, family members said Monday. He was 80.
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2006

METI wants FTC to ease rules on corporate tieups

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will call on the Fair Trade Commission to allow companies to merge if their combined market share does not exceed 50 percent, instead of the current maximum of 35 percent, ministry sources said Monday.
BUSINESS
Jan 17, 2006

Brisk exports to U.S., China up account surplus 15.1%

The current account surplus grew 15.1 percent in November from a year earlier to 1.418 trillion yen for the third straight monthly increase, due to brisk exports to the United States and China, the Finance Ministry said Monday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 17, 2006

Is the popularity of "Hard Gay"on tv a help or hindrance?

Shane Rice Marketer, 24 I think that it's OK. I think it's light-hearted, fun and not really too serious. People aren't too threatened by it and don't feel like they have to have much of an opinion on it, as opposed to having it shoved in their faces.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jan 17, 2006

Puma McQueen, Garcia Marquez Gauche, Paul Smith Jeans, High Tech at Porsche Design . . .

Foot fetish
BASKETBALL
Jan 16, 2006

Lots cast for worlds as FIBA brackets decided

Whether it is returning to glory or taking steps toward relevancy, this summer's FIBA world championships mean something different to each of the teams involved.
SUMO
Jan 16, 2006

Asashoryu dominates in a flash, stays one back

Grand champion Asashoryu took apart Tochinohana to stay in hot pursuit of front-running duo Tochiazuma and Hokutoriki at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 16, 2006

Kanazawa, Yoshida win national titles

Chinese-born table tennis players Saki Kanazawa and Kaii Yoshida won the singles titles at the national championships Sunday, while teenage star Ai Fukuhara was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 16, 2006

Nagashima speaks to fans, students

Former Yomiuri Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima, who is on a long road to recovery from a stroke suffered almost two years ago, greeted and talked to baseball fans in his first public appearance since last summer on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 16, 2006

Anai emerges victor over Ishii to win Kano Cup title

Takamasa Anai scored a decisive "yuko" point against Satoshi Ishii on Sunday to win his first title in the 100-kilogram final at the Kano Cup international judo tournament.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2006

Japan to seek visit by Iran foreign minister

Japan plans to invite Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki to Tokyo late next month in hopes of persuading his nation to cease its nuclear program, according to sources in the Foreign Ministry.
EDITORIALS
Jan 16, 2006

Running on empty in Ukraine

New Year celebrations were colder than usual in Ukraine. On Jan. 1, Russia cut off supplies of natural gas over a contract dispute. Frantic negotiations produced a new contract, but the terms outraged Ukraine's Parliament. Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko was not the only casualty in the affair, however....
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2006

Nippon Life plans first yield rise in two decades

Nippon Life Insurance Co. is planning its first increase in 21 years in the investment yield promised to policyholders of some products, which means that new policy buyers will be paying less in premiums, sources said Sunday.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2006

Top-level council to formulate strategy on foreign aid

The government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party decided Sunday to set up a council led by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to work out strategies on how to disburse official development assistance, sources said.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2006

Death toll from snow rises to 94

Four people died Sunday in snow-related accidents in Yamagata, Tottori, Gifu and Akita prefectures, raising the death toll from snow-related incidents since December to 94.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 16, 2006

Concern grows in Japan over Asian ties

SINGAPORE -- From a Southeast Asian perspective, recent developments underscore an internal angst in Japan over the growing "China threat" and how Japan will come to terms with its military aggression of the 1930s and '40s. Meanwhile, debate continues in Japan on revising its "pacifist" Constitution...
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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