*** Japan Times E-mail News Service *** __________ Friday, January 21, 2011 ________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] Confession on interrogation tape coached In another suspected ethics breach in the Justice Ministry, a prosecutor apparently induces a mentally impaired man to confess, on tape, to an Osaka arson, and he is held for 10 months. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a1.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Debate starts on restricting foreign purchases of land Lawmakers of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan start discussions on restricting foreign purchases of domestic land out of concerns for national security and natural resources. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a2.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Osaka Hanshin store starts annual whale sale: 3 tons of Atlantic hunt Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores Inc. kicks off its annual whale meat sale in central Osaka. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a3.html [More news] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news.html OTHER NEWS ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] U.S. alliance vital for national security: Kan MASAMI ITO http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a4.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Guam to shoulder F-15 flight drills http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a5.html [NATIONAL NEWS] 'It's me' frauds flourished in 2010 http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a6.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Golden Tut mask readied for transfer to Egyptian museum http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a7.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Aichi kicks off gubernatorial race campaign http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a8.html [NATIONAL NEWS] DPJ lays groundwork for cross-party talks http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121a9.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Ozawa says no dice to appearing at Diet ethics panel next week http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121b1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Sting enters Taiji fray, urges talks to end cull http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121b2.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Germany kicks off friendship events http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121b3.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Chinese manga artist tries his hand in Japan http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121f1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] 'K-pop' girl idols striking gold in Japan MAY MASANGKAY http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121f2.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Biz-friendly Kaieda bullish on TPP KAZUAKI NAGATA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121f3.html [NATIONAL NEWS] City in Hyogo to donate 1,000 used abacuses to Tonga for math classes http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121f4.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Kyutech opens testing facility for ultrasmall satellites in Fukuoka http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110121f5.html BUSINESS ========================= [BUSINESS NEWS] Economic rise spells flexed muscle http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a1.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Toshiba wins \30 billion in orders for U.S. train contracts http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a2.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Tokyo mulls subway e-mail idea http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a3.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Keidanren lobbies Kaieda for TPP http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a4.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Suzuki launches remodeled MR Wagon minivan http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a5.html [BUSINESS NEWS] MMC to launch eight green lines http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a6.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Daihatsu plans \1 million gas-sipping minicar http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a7.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Canon shifts cameras to China plant http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a8.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Steel output surged 25.2% in '10 http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121a9.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Key future economy index lowered http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121b1.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Nintendo chief sees 'rocket start' CLIFF EDWARDS and PAVEL ALPEYEV http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110121n1.html [Text ad in Japanese] ===================================================================== The Japan Times Weekly １月22日号の編集部オススメ記事 ■■■ EDITOR'S PICK ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ Popular revolt jolts Arab world ■ 他のアラブ諸国に波及するかチュニジアの独裁政権の崩壊 ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 購読はこちらから http://club.japantimes.co.jp/jw/ ===================================================================== OPINION ========================= [JT EDITORIAL] Remembering Kobe http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ed20110121a1.html [JT EDITORIAL] Quality of local politics http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ed20110121a2.html [OPINION] Facebook and dark matter KEVIN RAFFERTY http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/eo20110121a1.html [OPINION] China 'reasonably' pre-empting N.Z. justice FRANK CHING http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/eo20110121fc.html [More Op-Ed stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion.html FEATURES ========================= [ART] A shot of Ardbeg in temple grounds JAE LEE http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fa20110121a1.html [ART] 'Aki Sasamoto: Strange Attractors' SHINYA WATANABE http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fa20110121b1.html [ART] 'Why is it Masterwork?' YUHEI WADA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fa20110121b2.html [FILMS] Japan's latest death-game movie plays by its own rules MARK SCHILLING http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ff20110121a1.html [FILMS] Sometimes reminiscence can be a most bittersweet dish KAORI SHOJI http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ff20110121a2.html [FILMS] Gondry's comic hero flick lacks superpowers GIOVANNI FAZIO http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ff20110121a3.html [GOURMET] Cheap and tasty eats on your feet ROBBIE SWINNERTON http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fg20110121rs.html [GOURMET] Wine that stands out ROBBIE SWINNERTON http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fg20110121sr.html [MUSIC] The Mornings reveal new depths on debut IAN MARTIN http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fm20110121a1.html [MUSIC] Okamoto's plot new album release before summer SHAWN DESPRES http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fm20110121a2.html [MUSIC] In the Record Bag: Groove Patrol MARK JARNES http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fm20110121a3.html [MUSIC] Mogwai SHAWN DESPRES http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fm20110121l1.html [MUSIC] Bo Ningen MIKE SUNDA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fm20110121l2.html [OF NOTE] Taking the tango across the country ERIKO ARITA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fq20110121a1.html [OF NOTE] National Film Center holds French film fest MARK JARNES http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fq20110121a2.html [OF NOTE] Takashimaya branch to celebrate girls day with doll display MAYUMI KOYAMA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fq20110121a3.html [THEATER] Universal meanings of a poet's personal grief NOBUKO TANAKA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ft20110121a1.html [THEATER] New National Theatre, Tokyo, hopes 'Yuzuru' will help Japanese opera soar KRIS KOSAKA and CHIHO IUCHI http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ft20110121r1.html [TRAVEL] Westin celebrates Italy http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fv20110121ho.html [For features] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/entertainment.html ===================================================================== Let the wedding bells ring loudly, with the help of The Japan Times! 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For more info and to apply: www.japantimes.co.jp/wedding ===================================================================== SPORTS ========================= [BASEBALL] Ex-Toronto skipper Hartsfield dies http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110121a1.html [BASEBALL] Pitcher Pavano stays with Twins http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110121a2.html [BASEBALL] NPB to hold third All-Star Game http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110121j1.html [AMERICAN FOOTBALL] Brady awaits foot surgery: report http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sf20110121a1.html [AMERICAN FOOTBALL] Jets name Byrd honorary captain http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sf20110121a2.html [ICE HOCKEY] Gaborik erupts for four goals as Rangers rip Maple Leafs http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sh20110121a1.html [BASKETBALL] Kidd regains touch in win over Lakers http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110121a1.html [BASKETBALL] Nets call off Anthony trade talks http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110121a2.html [BASKETBALL] Rera Kamuy coach Bryant fired http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110121a3.html [BASKETBALL] Strong fitness helps Apache during grueling stretch KAZ NAGATSUKA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110121b1.html [BASKETBALL] Hill, Blackwell poised for All-Star Game clash ED ODEVEN http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110121n1.html [SUMO] Hakuho returns to form against Harumafuji http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ss20110121b1.html [TENNIS] Nadal blasts past Sweeting http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/st20110121a1.html [INTERNATIONAL SOCCER] Iraq beats N. Korea to make quarters http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sw20110121a1.html [More Sports Stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/sumo.html
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