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(December 11, 2000)
Two Ex-Prime Ministers Named to New Team |
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(December 8, 2000)
The Rise of Whirlwind Overseas Study Trips |
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(November 30, 2000)
Government Plans to Attract More Foreign Students |
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(September 19, 2000)
Stricter Emission Rules for New Cars |
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(September 11, 2000)
Home-Grown Fast Food Steps Into the Mainstream |
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(August 24, 2000)
Decline in Waste Proves to Be a Mixed Blessing |
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(August 24, 2000)
Traditional Beverage Caters to On-the-Move Generation |
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(July 13, 2000)
New Cabinet to Focus on Immediate Tasks |
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(July 11, 2000)
Consumers Enjoy Slowness in Today's High-Speed World |
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(July 11, 2000)
Okinawans Race to Prepare for G8 Meeting |
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(July 10, 2000)
Localities Add Services to Attract Young Couples Starting Families |
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(June 30, 2000)
Locals Band Together to Rescue Beached Whale |
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(June 30, 2000)
Former Club Producer Ventures into New Territory |
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(June 21, 2000)
Support Services Spring Up to Help Mature PC Users |
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(June 5, 2000)
Government Targets Rate of 45% by Fiscal 2010 |
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(June 5, 2000)
Paper Shortage Prompts Revival of Old Practices |
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(May 15, 2000)
And Parental "Hosts" Don't Seem to Mind |
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(April 20, 2000)
Fusae Ota Becomes Japan's First Female Governor |
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(April 19, 2000)
Group Homes Offer Attractive Option for the Elderly |
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(April 17, 2000)
British Bestseller Enjoys Immense Popularity |
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(April 11, 2000)
New Leader to Continue Policies of Stricken Obuchi |
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(April 10, 2000)
Shinkansen Serves Up New Menu to Meet Changing Needs |
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(February 23, 2000)
Household Garbage Processors a Big Hit with Consumers |
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(February 23, 2000)
Computer Glitch Caused Few Problems |
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(February 10, 2000)
Exam on Greenery and Flowers to Begin in Spring 2000 |
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(February 7, 2000)
Left-Handedness Comes into Vogue |
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(January 31, 2000)
1999 Birthrate Plummeting to a Record Low |
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(January 18, 2000)
Back to the Basics of Japanese Writing |
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(January 14, 2000)
Japanese New Year's Cuisine Sold Briskly for Y2K |
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(December 22, 1999)
Media-Hyped Fashion Figures Emerge as Role Models |
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(December 2, 1999)
Fortunetelling Craze Blends Tradition and Humor |
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(November 29, 1999)
Bestseller Brings Used-Up Money to Life |
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(November 29, 1999)
Onomatopoeia Plays a Major Role in Japanese |
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(November 2, 1999)
Students' Academic Ability Is a Growing Concern |
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(October 25, 1999)
Fugitive Monkey Becomes National Star |
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(October 25, 1999)
Looking for New Approaches to School Lunches |
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(October 15, 1999)
Tough Economic Times Mean Less Pocket Money |
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(October 5, 1999)
Coalition Grouping to Focus on Economy, Diplomacy |
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(September 17, 1999)
Human Waste Causes Problems on Mount Fuji |
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(September 1, 1999)
Temporary Housing to Be Reused in Kosovo |
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(August 6, 1999)
Japan's Enduring Fireworks Tradition Lives On |
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(July 26, 1999)
Rare Japanese Crested Ibis Chick Hatches |
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(July 26, 1999)
Health-Conscious Bathers Flock to "Super Sento" |
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(July 8, 1999)
Chopstick Use Seen as Sign of Healthy Diet |
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(June 29, 1999)
A Creative Effort Led by Citizens |
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(June 22, 1999)
The Fun of Live Animals, Without the Hassle |
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(April 6, 1999)
Alternative Methods Introduced in Japan's Schools |
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(March 26, 1999)
Japan's Senior Citizens Growing Active |
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(March 11, 1999)
New Mobile Phones Make Fashion Statement |
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(March 5, 1999)
Schools to Begin Teaching Traditional Instruments in 2002 |
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(January 28, 1999)
Japanese Firm's New Headquarters to be Nonsmoking |
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(January 28, 1999)
Drowning in Health-Food Fads |
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(January 27, 1999)
Old Celebrity Photos Fetching Big Money |
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(January 20, 1999)
Liberal Party Represented in New, Slimmer Setup |
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