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Breaking News From Japan :Sat, 17 May 2008 13:06:36 -0400 A monument to Japanese Americans in the Antelope Valley is restoredGETTING READY: Workers at Lancaster Cemetery erect a replacement for the memorial. Many first-generation Japanese Americans and their families are expected to be honored as the memorial is unveiled an... Japanese Swimming Federation Considers Speedo LZR Racer for Beijing By Hideki Mochizuki, Swimming World Japanese CorrespondentTOKYO, Japan, May 17. AFTER the Japanese Olympic Trials in April, the Japanese national team has been worried by the fact that no swimmer is a... Vintage Japanese Robots Storm Sci-Fi Museum Though made for children, Japanese toy robots can catch the eye of even the most discriminating adults. Iconic graphic designer Tom Geismar, whose firm SKorean, Japanese coast guards end confrontation SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Things are a bit calmer on the waters between South Korea and Japan, after a six hour standoff between coast guard units from each nation ended peacefully yesterday. Tension... High-Tech Japanese, Running Out of Engineers TOKYO — Japan is running out of engineers. After years of fretting over coming shortages, the country is actually facing a dwindling number of young people entering engineering and techn... Hello Kitty to spread the Japan gospel Japan will appoint its ubiquitous feline cartoon character Hello Kitty as a goodwill tourism ambassador in China and Hong Kong, with the aim of promoting visits to Japan, ministry officials said. The... Asbestos victims file 6.6 billion yen class action lawsuit in Tokyo Mainichi Daily News the class action suit is the first that has been filed in Japan related to health damages caused by asbestos exposure at construction sites. The plaintiffs hail from the Japan gearup for rugbychallenge TOKYO: Japan have vowed to tighten up as they seek to win the inaugural Asian Five Nations title in style this weekend when they take on a Hong Kong side who are their only remaining challengers. Aft... Acrodea signs master license agreement with Sony Ericsson Acrodea, a software technology R&D firm, has entered into master license agreement with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications for global handset models - mobile telephone handsets to be installed with i... Female motorcycle drill team takes act to Japan Lynell Corbett , who had a background in dance, pushed the women to organize an act, thus becoming the first all-woman motorcycle drill team.More than a decade later, the group continues to be the onl... Japanese rescue team heads for Beichuan The second group of Japanese earthquake rescuers joined their colleagues working China Saturday morning and they left quake-hit Qingchuan County for Beichuan, another worst-hit county in Sichuan Provi... Turf battle brews over lending law BY TOSHIYA ETORI, THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and the Financial Services Agency appear headed for a clash concerning jurisdiction over the Money Lending Control Law. Fukuda p... U.S. Marine gets 4 years confinement THE ASAHI SHIMBUN NAHA--A U.S. Marine was sentenced to four years confinement Friday for abusive sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl at a general court-martial at Camp Foster near here. Sta... Exports again push up GDP growth THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Japan's economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace during the January-March quarter, but uncertainty over the future also increased because the country remains heavily dependent o... FTC calls sales of filofax misleading THE ASAHI SHIMBUN The Fair Trade Commission is investigating the importer of Britain's Filofax datebooks on suspicion that in-store displays of samples are misleading consumers, sources said Friday.... 7,000 expected at okinawa peace march THE ASAHI SHIMBUN NAGO, Okinawa Prefecture--An annual three-day peace march started here Friday, a day after the 36th anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japanese sovereignty. A total of 7,0... FAO eyes long-term plan for food crisis BY TARO KARASAKI, STAFF WRITER Japan should take the lead in enhancing food production in developing countries, instead of simply extending emergency relief to alleviate the global food shortage, th... Dollar lower against the Japanese yen in trading late Friday night May 16, 2008 - 8:29 p.m. NEW YORK (AP) - The dollar fell against the Japanese yen, trading at 104.04 yen late Friday night in New York compared with 104.17 yen late Friday afternoon. Takahashi gives Carp big boost With the Hiroshima Carp reeling from back-to-back losses, Ken Takahashi picked a great time to remind everyone why he's one of the top pitchers in the Central League. Hakuho, Kotooshu share lead after six days of competition Hakuho upended Russian youngster Wakanoho on Friday to preserve his unbeaten streak and stay one win clear of fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu after six days of action at the Summer Grand Sumo Tour... Oketani fired by HeatDevils Oketani has coached the HeatDevils during the team's three-year existence in the bj-league. In its inaugural season, Oita posted a 15-25 record. In 2006-07, Oita reached the playoffs, winning 22 of 40... Katayama cards bogey-free 66 Annaka Gunma Pref. KYODO ANNAKA, Gunma Pref. (Kyodo) Shingo Katayama turned in a bogey-free 6-under 66 on Friday to hold a three-shot lead at the halfway point of the Japan PGA Championship, while popular teen Ryo Ishikawa mi... Igawa demoted to Triple-A club ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Kyodo) Less than a week after he got hammered during his season debut, the New York Yankees sent left-hander Kei Igawa back to the minors on Thursday. The cookie mogul of Angkor Wat BY NAOJI SHIBATA, THE ASAHI SHIMBUN The morning assembly begins. The employees, about 20 of them, all in uniform, fix their attention on the group leader as he reviews the business at hand. The ship... Portsmouth-Cardiff City F.A. Cup final fails to inspire LONDON — No matter how much purists try to argue that it sums up the magic of the F.A. Cup, regardless of the "ideal" David vs. Goliath matchup and, to the relief of some, the fact that none of ... Will the 21st century be a BY HIROKI NAGAMOCHI, THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Takeo Koizumi's writings are a symphony of sound effects--the happy, bubbly little sounds of eating foods of all kinds. Koizumi is a food sage. As a writ... Flyers stave off elimination with Game 4 win Joffrey Lupul scored the first of Philadelphia's three first-period goals Thursday night and the Flyers extended the Eastern Conference finals for at least one more game with a 4-2 victory over the Pe... Health care for the aged The government and the ruling coalition are finally beginning to consider specific ideas on how to reform the hugely unpopular new health care insurance program for people aged 75 or older. As p... Spurs rout Hornets to force Game 7 The defending champions beat the New Orleans Hornets, 99-80 in Game 6, staying alive and forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday in New Orleans. "That's what you want to have, an opportunity," sa... Maria moves into quarters ROME (AP) Maria Sharapova rallied from a four-game deficit in the second set to beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) on Thursday, advancing to the Italian Open quarterfinals along with sisters Seren... Super high oil prices The price of crude oil continues to soar. The New York market recently hit a series of new highs with the price temporarily climbing above $126 (about 13,000 yen) per barrel. Since breaking the $100 l... Carp confound giants in cl matchup THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Ken Takahashi threw eight effective innings as the Hiroshima Carp defeated the Yomiuri Giants 7-1 at Tokyo Dome on Friday night. Takahashi (5-2) allowed one run on seven hits... Enlightenment means living with equanimity May is the glorious month of gentle breezes, but Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902), a haiku poet of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) who suffered chronic spinal caries, dreaded this month. His condition invariably w... TYR Spot sues rival Speedo ATLANTA (AP) Swimsuit manufacturer TYR Sport sued rival Speedo, maker of the record-breaking "LZR Racer," on Thursday, alleging the company conspired with the U.S. swimming federation to stifle compet... Bill takes aim at child porn holders The ruling coalition has compiled a bill to stiffen the law against child prostitution and child pornography by criminalizing the possession of such pornographic material for personal use, sources sai... No detention after drug acquittal The high court said "after reviewing the grounds for and records of the ruling, detention is unwarranted." The Tokyo High Public Prosecutor's Office had sought the man's detention to prevent him from ... Bridgestone, Toyo Tire eye capital alliance Bridgestone Corp. and Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. said Friday they have agreed to form a capital alliance to better cope with tougher business conditions, including a sharp rise in oil and rubber price... Mr. Siniora gambles and loses It is increasingly clear that the administration of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora is the government of Lebanon in name only. In deciding to confront Hezbollah last week, Mr. Siniora badly miscalculated... Student convicted of infringing copyright in computer virus attack A student who allegedly spread a computer virus was convicted and handed a suspended two-year prison term Friday for copyright infringement in a case that has highlighted the lack of domestic laws to ... U.N. says info center broke records rules NEW YORK (Kyodo) The United Nations said Thursday that its information center in Tokyo violated accounting rules on payments of business fees to contractors, although no one unlawfully pocketed the mo... Annual GDP pace hits 3.3% in quarter Despite growing signs of a global economic slowdown, Japan's gross domestic product expanded at a better-than-expected 3.3 percent annualized rate in the January-March quarter as exporters continued t... March output tweaked downward The government on Friday revised Japan's industrial production index for March downward from a preliminary 106.8 against 100 for the base year of 2005 to 106.5, down 3.4 percent from the previous mont... Nissan lowers forecast of DETROIT (AP) Nissan Motor Co. has lowered its forecast for total U.S. vehicle sales this business year as the weak economy continues to wreak havoc on the auto industry. Ishiba OK with SDF dispatch to Sudan "Prime Minister (Yasuo) Fukuda said in his policy speech in the Diet that Japan will fulfill a role as a peace-fostering nation," Ishiba said. "Based on that, we will actively consider future measures... Marriage sprang from struggle to master Japanese But she has a lot of stories about trying to master the language, and how that led to finding a Japanese husband and raising a family in Hatogaya, southern Saitama Prefecture. Greenpeace faces complaint over alleged whale meat theft GIFU (Kyodo) Major trucking firm Seino Transportation Co. filed a theft complaint with police Friday against Greenpeace Japan, a day after the conservation group lodged a criminal complaint against 12... 178 sue for redress over asbestos woes Taking action: Plaintiffs, some holding portraits of deceased asbestos victims, march Friday to the Tokyo District Court to sue the state and asbestos makers for ¥6.6 billion in compensation in t... Lim grabs three-stroke advantage ASAKURA, Fukuoka Pref. (Kyodo) South Korea's Lim Eun A shot a 7-under 65 to take a three-stroke lead over tour veteran Kayo Yamada after the first round of the Vernal Ladies on Friday. FSA to hit two consumer lenders The Financial Services Agency is moving to penalize two consumer loan companies for engaging in inappropriate debt collection activities, sources said Friday. Indonesia nurses, caregivers coming in July Japan reached an accord Friday evening with Indonesia to start accepting hundreds of nurses and nursing-care specialists from the Southeast Asian nation in July. Lifenet to offer 30% cheaper insurance online Lifenet Insurance Co., a newly established online life insurer, said Friday it will start selling polices Sunday via the Internet at rates up to 30 percent cheaper than those offered by major life ins... FSA begins Shinginko inspection, may seek more loan-loss reserves The Financial Services Agency on Friday began inspecting the ailing Shinginko Tokyo, a bank owned primarily by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in the first examination of the quality of its assets. 3M and Sony in optical film licensing pact Research ) have agreed to a licensing deal that gives Sony the right to use certain 3M optical film technologies for use in LCD television products, the companies said on Friday. Sony announces in-house video game lineup Looking to keep up the current string of positive news, Sony on Friday detailed its game lineup for the rest of the year and into 2009.Part of the announcement also revolved around games intended to t... What Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo don and hearing about them from all the companies, each has their own spin on what went down last month. Nintendo (rightfully so) chose to gloat about how well the Wii is selling. According to NPD, the Wi... For Sony TVs, a New Downscale Front Posted on: Friday, 16 May 2008, 12:10 CDT The prospect of a global economic downturn should make Sony (SNE) nervous. After all, you can't expect consumers to shop for giant flat-screen TVs and other ... New company to manage iPS patents THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Kyoto University said Friday it will set up a company to manage and utilize patents on versatile stem cells developed by Shinya Yamanaka and other university researchers. Dai... US Marine jailed for sexually abusing Japanese girl CAMP FOSTER, JAPAN: A US military court on Friday sentenced a US Marine to four years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old Japanese girl, in a case that triggered mass protests here. Tokyo to propose cap-and-trade emissions plan The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will propose to the city assembly next month revising a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions from big offices and factories in five years from April 2010, a city of... Daiichi Sankyo Of Japan To Open Office In Turkey ISTANBUL - Japanese pharma innovator, Daiichi Sankyo, will open an office in Turkey. Daiichi Sankyo said in a statement on Tuesday that it established Turkish subsidiary DAIICHI SANKYO Ilac, Ticaret L... Japan drops Filipina rape case vs US soldier -- prosecutors NAHA, Japan -- Japanese prosecutors in southern Okinawa said Friday they had dropped charges against a US soldier accused of raping a Filipina, one of a series of criminal cases linked to the American... Rice prices softening amid Japan offer, bumper crops MANILA -- The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice importers, said Friday prices are softening after Japan offered to sell rice to Manila amid news of bumper world harvests for 2008. Large ten... Japan stocks edge lower, ending winning streak TOKYO — Tokyo stocks edged lower Friday after a four-day winning streak as investors sold recent gainers such as precision equipment and electronics makers. The Nikkei fell 0.2 percent to 14,21... Nikkei Stock Average closed 32.26 points lower to 14,219.48 The Associated Press May 16, 2008 - 8:12 a.m. TOKYO - The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 14,219.48 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, down 32.26 points or 0.2 per cent. Asian markets end narrowly mixed as Tokyo shares snap 4-day winning streak The Associated Press May 16, 2008 - 8:14 a.m. HONG KONG - Asian markets were narrowly mixed Friday, as Hong Kong stocks rose but Tokyo shares fell after a four-day rally as traders sold off recent ga... U.S. Marine sentenced for sex abuse of Japanese teen TOKYO — A U.S. court martial sentenced a Marine to four years in prison on Friday for sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl on the southern island of Okinawa, in a case that has sparked widespread p... Japan PM to Send Energy Envoy to Three Middle East Countries Okuda, former chief of the Japan Business Federation and now a senior adviser to Toyota Motor Corp., will meet senior officials of the three Middle Eastern countries, it said. His trip, through next T... Munich Re, Aon Securitize Japanese Earthquake Risks Munich Re, working with Aon, has arranged a securitization for Japanese insurer Zenkyoren, the National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, through Muteki Ltd., an exempted compa... Asian stocks turn mixed as Nikkei retreats Other markets in the region including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore rose, but were off their highs, while South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines were little changed. China also reversed gains on ... Marine pleads guilty in Japan sex crime U.S. Marine pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact with a child under 16 Staff. Sgt. Tyrone L. Hadnott is sentenced to four years confinement The Marine Corps withdrew several other charges, includin... GCoast goes after Japanese, Kiwis Boosting numbers of Japanese and New Zealand tourists will be a key aim of Gold Coast Tourism (GCT) this year.GCT, which has a five-year agreement with the Gold Coast City Council, said tourism remain... Japan financial regulator to punish lenders Takefuji, Sanwa ) and Sanwa Finance Inc. to improve their business practices, according to wire reports. The Financial Services Agency criticized Takefuji for failing to properly record customer information and ord... Exports, home building fuel Japan HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japan's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the recently-ended quarter, helped by buoyant export growth to emerging markets and a rebound in home investment. Marine convicted of abusive conduct in Japan TOKYO (AP) — An American Marine was found guilty in a military court of abusive sexual conduct of a 14-year-old Japanese girl in Okinawa, southern Japan, the military said Friday. Better than expected start for Japan Official figures show that Japan's economy grew at a faster than expected 3.3% annual rate in the first quarter of 2008 despite a global credit crunch and US economic slowdown. Robust exports to Chin... Nikkei closes lower on profit-taking - Summary Tokyo - Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed lower Friday as investors tried to lock in profits from a four-day winning streak. The Nikkei index edged down 32.26 points, or 0.23 per cent, to close ... INTERVIEW - Japan Debates Own 2050 Emission Cut Target JAPAN: May 16, 2008 TOKYO - Japan is debating whether to set a target for cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but reaching a conclusion before the G8 in July summit is not a "diplomatic im... Yen stable after brisk growth in Japanese economic figures TOKYO -- The yen was steady against the dollar in Asian trade Friday after unexpectedly strong Japanese economic growth figures, with investors focused on the outlook for global interest rates, dealer... FAO chief calls on Japan put priority on food production at G-8 summit THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Japan should take the lead in enhancing food production in developing countries instead of simply extending emergency relief to alleviate the global food shortage, the head of the ... Fukuda plans to give consumer affairs agency jurisdiction over moneylending law THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and the Financial Services Agency appear headed for a clash concerning jurisdiction over the Money Lending Control Law. Fukuda plans to put the pl... Midsize rocket project faces review THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Total costs for development of the GX midsize rocket will rise to a maximum of about 210 billion yen, its developers said Thursday. The revised estimate, up from an initial p... UPDATE 1-Japan Q1 GDP grows 0.8 pct on consumption, exports TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - The Japanese economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the first quarter as brisk exports to emerging markets like China offset slower demand in the United States, gov... Sale of Hermes knockoffs banned THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Customs officials on Thursday banned imports of bags resembling Hermes' coveted Birkin and Kelly products, the first such move based on the external appearances of high-end brands.... Killing swans was THE ASAHI SHIMBUN MITO--Police on Wednesday referred to prosecutors the case of a 15-year-old boy suspected of beating eight swans to death on the shore of Lake Senbako here in April. "Killing... 60 years of hardship Sixty years ago, on May 14, 1948, Israel was founded in Palestine, which was a British mandate. For Jewish people, it is the "day of joy" that put an end to their history of exile and persecution. The... Hard-charging Hakuho nails win No. 5 THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho won his fifth-straight bout to hold onto a three-way tie for the lead in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday with ozeki Kotooshu and rank-and-fil... Nakamura has no regrets over MLB quest BY ROB SMAAL, STAFF WRITER Chunichi Dragons veteran infielder Norihiro Nakamura has experienced the highs and lows of life in professional baseball. A former Pacific League home-run king with ... Filmmaker explores the joy of music BY PHILIP BRASOR, CONTRIBUTING WRITER In his documentary, "Music From the Inside Out," filmmaker Daniel Anker attempts to answer the unanswerable: "What is music?" He puts the question to members of... Natural disasters often highlight human folly We are receiving graphic, grief-stricken reports from China's Sichuan province, which was hit Monday by a massive earthquake. I found a photo that ran in Wednesday's Asahi Shimbun particularly heart-w... |
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