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 JUMP ROPES TAKE OFF: Traditional Kids' Play Finds New Popularity (April 10, 2001) THE HOTTEST TICKETS IN TOWN: Millions Apply for World Cup Seats (March 27, 2001) BROOCHES ARE BACK: Old-Fashioned Decor Finds New Following (March 2, 2001) AKEBONO BIDS FAREWELL TO SUMO: Fans Regret Retirement of First Foreign-Born Yokozuna (February 26, 2001) HOT WINTER FASHION: Resurgence of Tights Takes Japan by Storm (February 6, 2001) NO REST FOR THE VICTORS: Olympic Medalists Still Busy Celebrating (January 30, 2001) NOT WRAPPING UP WARM: Many Opt For Short Sleeves Even in Winter (January 23, 2001) BASEBALL MOVES: Shinjo Follows Ichiro to the Major Leagues (January 22, 2001) BARGAIN HUNTING, KOREAN STYLE: Reproduction of Seoul Bazaar Opens in Tokyo (January 18, 2001) OLYMPIC GLORY: Female Athletes Shine at Sydney (November 30, 2000) PRINCE OF YARN: Knitting Boom Spurred On by Male Designer (November 21, 2000) COMEBACK QUEEN: Pianist Enjoys Popularity After Years of Obscurity (November 17, 2000) A NEW KIND OF SELF PORTRAIT: Skin Is the Canvas for Body Art (November 15, 2000) MARTIAL-ARTS SUPERSTAR DIES: K-1 Champion Loses Battle Against Leukemia (October 18, 2000) TICKET FRENZY KICKS OFF: Rush Expected as World Cup Seats Go on Sale (September 18, 2000) DREAMING OF GOLD: Japan Gears Up for Olympic Comeback (August 17, 2000) YUKATA BACK IN FASHION: New Looks for Traditional Summer Garment (August 11, 2000) A FRESH LOOK FOR OLD MATERIALS: Upgrade Makes Denim a Hit with Young Women (August 1, 2000) RECORD RUSH: Japan's Swimmers on a Roll (July 28, 2000) TRIUMPH AT SUZUKA: Japanese Riders Dominate World Grand Prix Event (June 26, 2000) ON THE REBOUND: Table Tennis Enjoying a Resurgence in Popularity (June 5, 2000) PAPER DRESSES, BAMBOO SKIRTS: Traditional Materials Find New Application in Clothing (May 23, 2000) KICKING AROUND: Scooter Boards Are the Latest Street Craze (April 13, 2000) WRAPPING UP WARM: Thermal Underwear Comes into Vogue (April 12, 2000) PLAY BALL! Official Major League Baseball Debuts in Japan (April 12, 2000) DIGITAL FASHION: New Accessories Help Define Look of Today's Youth (April 3, 2000) THE ROAD TO 2002: World Cup Buildup Has Already Begun (March 9, 2000) A DECADE OF DOMINANCE: Ryoko Tamura Wins Tenth Straight Judo Championship (January 26, 2000) BUMP, SET, SPIKE! Japan Goes Volleyball Crazy (January 26, 2000) FOLK FASHION: 1999 Fall/Winter Style Is a Blockbuster (January 12, 2000) SYDNEY HERE WE COME: Japan's Soccer Stars Qualify for the Olympics (January 4, 2000) BRINGING OUT THE BIG GUNS: Pros Boost Olympic Dreams for Japanese Baseball (November 15, 1999) HI-TECH YACHTS: Japanese Team Heads for America's Cup (November 11, 1999) NATURAL, HEALTHY, AND CHEAP: Taking a Fresh Look at Charcoal (November 9, 1999) QUEEN OF THE MAT: Female Wrestler Carries On Family Legacy (October 29, 1999) TOUGH TIMES FOR TOUGH SPORTS: Judo and Kendo Looking for New Enthusiasts (October 7, 1999) STANDING TOO TALL? Platform Shoes Cause Frequent Accidents (October 7, 1999) MIDSUMMER RACING SPECTACULAR: Endurance Event Tests Riders' Mettle (September 28, 1999) SCALING TO THE TOP: Evolving Swimsuits Key to Faster Records (August 31, 1999) SUMO'S HAWAIIAN GIANT: Second Foreign Wrestler Reaches Highest Rank (August 6, 1999) JEWELRY-MAKING BOOM: Variety of Beads and Low Cost Lure Adults, Too (July 16, 1999) SUPERSTAR STYLISTS: Tokyo's Harajuku-Aoyama Area Becomes a Beauty Mecca (July 7, 1999) NEW HEIGHTS: Japanese Climber Youngest to Scale Seven Summits (June 22, 1999) PEDAL TO THE METAL: Big Names Make Push for Tokyo Grand Prix (June 14, 1999) BORDERLESS BASEBALL: Foreign Players No Longer Just from the U.S. (June 8, 1999) FANTASTIC FOOTBALL: Japanese Team Sparkles in World Youth Championship (June 1, 1999) SEASONLESS CULTURE: Pursuit of Year-Round Fun Puts a Damper on the Seasons (April 19, 1999) FREE WHEELING: Unicycling Growing More Popular from Kids Up (March 26, 1999) VERY CASUAL, VERY HIP: Japanese Brands Make a Splash in Foreign Markets (March 9, 1999) DAISUKE MATSUZAKA: A Pro Powerhouse, Too? (March 1, 1999) |
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