Monday 15th March, 2010
Earthquake hits Japan
The Tokyo News.NetAn earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted northeastern Japan Sunday, authorities said.
Kano Cruises To Victory In Nagoya
Japan TimesKano, seventh at last year's world championships in Berlin, streaked away just before the 32-km mark and ran alone the rest of the way, crossing the finish line at Mizuho Stadium in 2 hours, 27 minute...
Chelsea, Arsenal Keep Pace At Top
Japan TimesLONDON (AP) Chelsea beat West Ham 4-1 on Saturday to retake the provisional lead in the Premier League, while Arsenal drew level on points after a stoppage time winner by Nicklas Bendtner earned a 2-1...
Murakami Wins World Junior Title
Japan TimesKanako Murakami moved from second place after the short program to win the ladies singles crown with a strong free skate on Saturday in The Hague. Trailing Russia's Anna Ovcharova by less than a point...
Suspect Prius Eludes Fed, Toyota Testers
Japan TimesSAN DIEGO (AP) Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, according to a...
Heatdevils Move Closer To Realizing Playoff Hopes With Win Over Broncos
Japan TimesThe HeatDevils took a step in the right direction over the weekend, culminating with Sunday's 99-92 victory at Tokorozawa Municipal Gymnasium. The Broncos, on the other hand, stumbled to their secon...
Okada Plans Panel To Promote Disclosure Of Diplomatic Papers
Japan TimesForeign Minister Katsuya Okada is planning to set up an ad hoc committee in the ministry to promote the disclosure of diplomatic documents, sources said Sunday.
Magnitude 6.6 Quake Rocks Tohoku
Japan TimesA powerful earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.6 struck northeastern Japan on Sunday afternoon, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
Yubari Set On Reconstruction
Japan TimesThe assembly of Yubari, a bankrupt city in central Hokkaido, on March 2 adopted a financial reconstruction plan to pay off accumulated debts of ¥32.2 billion over 17 years. The plan also features...
1000 Things About Japan/japan Snack Reviews
Japan TimesWhen Shari Custer arrived in Japan with her American husband, the original plan was to stay for "five years." That was 20 years ago. During her extended time in Japan, Custer wanted to chroni some of ...
Ishikawa Set To Return Tanimoto
Japan TimesKANAZAWA, Ishikawa Pref. (Kyodo) Ishikawa Gov. Masanori Tanimoto is certain to secure his fifth four-year term and defeat his three rivals, early returns from the prefecture's gubernatorial election i...
Old Foes Claim Six Nations Draw
Japan TimesThe first draw between the sides since 1989 gave last-place Scotland its first point in this season's Six Nations and effectively ended the slim hopes England had of winning the tournament.
Pronger Nets Winner In Waning Moments
Japan TimesHigh flyer: Chris Pronger celebrates scoring the game-winning goal for the Flyers as Chicago's Troy Brouwer skates by during their game on Saturday in Philadelphia. AP PHOTO
Tamer-looking Defense Budget May Mask China's Real Buildup
Japan TimesLONDON — After nearly two decades of double-digit increases in its military budget, China announced a mere 7.5 percent jump in its defense budget this year.
Don't Count On Us: New Komeito Chief
Japan TimesOITA (Kyodo) The leader of New Komeito said Sunday that the opposition party will not be extending full support to candidates from other parties in the House of Councilors election this summer.
Film Reflects On Aum Attack
Japan TimesA film of a widow's interviews with key people caught up in the cultist-led nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system in 1995 was screened Saturday in the capital a week ahead of its 15th anniversar...
Wei Takes Advantage Of Park Error
Japan TimesKONAN, Kochi Pref. (Kyodo) Wei Yun-jye of Taiwan benefited from a two-shot penalty handed to 2008 U.S. Women's Open champion Park In Bee to win the Yokohama Tire PRGR Ladies Cup on Sunday.
Beginning Of New Season Has Baystars Hoping For Reversal Of Fortune
Japan TimesThe BayStars are coming off their second consecutive last-place campaign in the Central League, going 51-93 and finishing 16 games out of fifth place and 42 1/2 games behind the first-place Yomiuri Gi...
Pacquiao Too Strong For Clottey
Japan TimesWith the biggest fight crowd in the U.S. in 17 years cheering him on at Cowboys Stadium, Pacquiao dominated a strangely passive Joshua Clottey from the opening bell Saturday night to retain his welter...
Hatoyama Brother To Leave Ldp
Japan TimesFormer internal affairs minister Kunio Hatoyama, whose older brother, Yukio, is the prime minister, said Sunday he is ready to defect from the Liberal Democratic Party and form a new force.
Running Against The Wind
Japan TimesIn the gubernatorial election of Nagasaki Prefecture on Feb. 21, the candidate backed by the ruling Democratic Party of Japan was roundly defeated by his opponent, who was supported by the No. 1 oppos...
Antiwhaling Activist Faces Charge
Japan TimesThe Japan Coast Guard turned a New Zealand antiwhaling activist over to prosecutors Sunday to face charges of trespassing in connection with his boarding of a Japanese vessel in the Antarctic Ocean la...
Hakuho Off To Flying Start In Osaka
Japan TimesOn with the show: Yokozuna Hakuho gets the better of komusubi Aminishiki on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday. KYODO PHOTO
* Nz Embassy Staff Visit Anti-whaler In Japan
Taipei TimesAFP, WELLINGTON Monday, Mar 15, 2010, Page 5 New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, who is under arrest in Japan for trespass, is reported to be well and in good spirits, New Zealand For...
Quake Rattles Buildings Around Japan
Washington TimesBy ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO -- A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit off the eastern coast of Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded capital. There w...
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