![PAINTING THE TOWN BROWN](images/lifestyle/t_lif961205.jpg) |
(December 27, 1996)
Earthy Shades Are In Again |
![VIRTUAL GREETINGS](images/lifestyle/t_lif961203.jpg) |
(December 19, 1996)
A New Year Tradition Goes Online |
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(November 13, 1996)
Growing Number of Firms to Give Employees a Choice |
![NO TIME TO KILL](images/lifestyle/t_lif961008.jpg) |
(October 31, 1996)
Market Embraces Faster Products, Services |
![ECO-FRIENDLY PUBLIC WORKS](images/lifestyle/t_lif961006.jpg) |
(October 30, 1996)
Conservation and Restoration Become Major Themes |
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(October 29, 1996)
University of the Air to Expand Scope of Broadcasts to Whole Nation |
![CALLING AND DRIVING DON'T MIX](images/lifestyle/t_lif960909.jpg) |
(September 25, 1996)
Safety Measures in the Works to Counter Portable Phone-Related Accidents |
![ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM](images/business/t_bus960908.jpg) |
(September 25, 1996)
Jointly Developed Technology Gains Popularity |
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(September 25, 1996)
Second Quarter GDP Contracts by 2.9% Annual Rate |
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(September 19, 1996)
Coping with an Aging Society Becomes Important National Policy |
![ORGANIC PRODUCTS](images/science/t_sci960802.jpg) |
(September 2, 1996)
Organic Movement Spreads from Farmyard to Department-Store Shelf |
![BIG IS BECOMING BEAUTIFUL](images/business/t_bus960807.jpg) |
(August 22, 1996)
Consumers Return to Their Spendthrift Ways |
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(August 22, 1996)
Radical Change in Perspectives of New Employees |
![OBON](images/lifestyle/t_lif960805.jpg) |
(August 4, 1996)
Japan's Virtual Summer Holiday |
![BIG, IMPORTED APPLIANCES ARE HOT](images/business/t_bus960803.jpg) |
(August 2, 1996)
U.S., European Manufacturers Find an Eager Market |
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(July 23, 1996)
The Rich Get Poorer, the Poor Get Richer in the Post-Bubble Era |
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(July 23, 1996)
Preventing Fatal Accidents a National Priority |
![SEEING THE WORLD](images/business/t_bus960706.jpg) |
(July 19, 1996)
More Than 15 Million Travel Abroad in 1995 |
![BEEF CONSUMPTION RISING](images/business/t_bus960701.jpg) |
(July 15, 1996)
Propelled by Import Liberalization and Yen Appreciation |
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(July 1, 1996)
People Take Recreation More Seriously |
![I-TURN](images/lifestyle/t_lif960605.jpg) |
(July 1, 1996)
Life in the Country Beckons Urban Dwellers |
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(July 1, 1996)
High Level of Spending among Single-Person Households |
![HAWAIIAN LOVE AFFAIR](images/business/t_bus960506.jpg) |
(June 3, 1996)
Pacific Island Ranked Top Honeymoon Destination |
![A LITER OF MILK AND A TICKET TO GUAM, PLEASE](images/business/t_bus960504.jpg) |
(May 23, 1996)
Convenience Stores Offer Travel Reservation Services |
![MULTILINGUAL RADIO BROADCASTS](images/lifestyle/t_lif960503.jpg) |
(May 23, 1996)
Radio Stations Serving Japan's Foreign Population Go on the Air |
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(April 30, 1996)
A Primary Color Fades Away From Public Places in Tokyo |
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(April 25, 1996)
Cheaper, Simpler Overseas Weddings Lure Japanese Couples |
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(April 25, 1996)
Mobile and PHS Phone Users Top 10 Million |
![CHERRY-BLOSSOM VIEWING](images/lifestyle/t_lif960410.jpg) |
(April 23, 1996)
Flocking Under the Light-Pink Petals to Celebrate Spring's Arrival |
![VIDEOS FOR PETS](images/business/t_bus960401.jpg) |
(April 18, 1996)
Owners Are Using High-tech to Keep Their Pets Occupied |
![PET VISITS CHEER UP ELDERLY AND DISABLED PEOPLE](images/lifestyle/t_lif951204.jpg) |
(December 20, 1995)
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![VIEWING AUTUMN'S COLORS](images/lifestyle/t_lif951114.jpg) |
(November 14, 1995)
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![HERB POPULARITY GROWS IN JAPAN](images/lifestyle/t_lif950630.jpg) |
(June 30, 1995)
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