*** Japan Times E-mail News Service *** __________ Wednesday, January 12, 2011 ________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] Anzai declines NHK presidency Former Keio University President Yuichiro Anzai says he declined to assume the presidency of NHK because of his strong distrust of the public broadcaster's board of governors and its chairman, Shigehiro Komaru. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a1.html --- [BUSINESS NEWS] Detroit auto show gets greener, sees more green The annual North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit with automakers showcasing more environmentally friendly vehicles as the industry continues to rebound from its recent downturn. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110112a1.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] More anonymous 'cartoon hero' donors leave gifts for kids in need More than 70 child welfare centers and orphanages nationwide have reported anonymous donations of backpacks for schoolchildren and other items since the Christmas season -- all under the names of cartoon heroes. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a2.html [More news] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news.html OTHER NEWS ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] DPJ rookie in funds scandal http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a3.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Noda dismisses rumors he may replace Sengoku in Cabinet post http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a4.html [NATIONAL NEWS] No arrest yet in doorway slaying of Tokyo man, 87 http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a5.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Rightist held, tried to force Ebizo out http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a6.html [NATIONAL NEWS] U.S. holds two for turtle-smuggling http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a7.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Plaintiffs to settle drug suits http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a8.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Court urges redress for hepatitis B carriers http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112a9.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Kitazawa visits DMZ, salvaged South warship http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112b1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Obituary: TAKESHI YOKOZAWA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112b2.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Waste-cutting review set for April http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112b3.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Maehara set to visit South Korea http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112b4.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Woman makes it a ritual to sleep under stars in Tokyo MIZUHO AOKI http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112f1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Towns hoping video game tieups lure hits http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112f2.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Sky Tree catches environs off guard DAISUKE YAMAMOTO http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112f3.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Boycott of 'anime' fair worries industry http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110112f4.html BUSINESS ========================= [BUSINESS NEWS] Prius breaks 20-year record for annual car sales at 315,669 units http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110112a2.html [BUSINESS NEWS] U.S. to get natural-gas Civic in '12 http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110112a3.html [BUSINESS NEWS] American, JAL tie up to boost revenues MIZUHO AOKI http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110112a4.html [BUSINESS NEWS] DoCoMo, Dai Nippon to debut e-bookstore KAZUAKI NAGATA http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110112a5.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Canon plans \1 trillion, five-year M&A blitz http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20110112a6.html [Text ad in Japanese] ===================================================================== The Japan Timesのマンツーマン英会話 ネットだから通学不要、自宅でOK Skypeを使うので、通話料が不要 １レッスン３００円以下！詳しくはこちら http://lp.learning-network.jp/japantimes-telekaiwa ===================================================================== OPINION ========================= [JT EDITORIAL] Local bellwether elections http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ed20110112a1.html [OPINION] The happy quest beyond economic growth DEREK BOK http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/eo20110112a1.html [OPINION] Take a new tack on Iran CHRISTOPHER R. HILL http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/eo20110112a2.html [OPINION] Middle East peace, not process DAOUD KUTTAB http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/eo20110112a3.html [More Op-Ed stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion.html FEATURES ========================= [EDUCATION AND BILINGUAL] 2010 was a sizzling-hot year for kanji MARY SISK NOGUCHI http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ek20110112mn.html [COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY NEWS] A tiny digital camera, video memos made easy and a cat-shaped hand warmer RICK MARTIN http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nc20110112rm.html [For features] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/entertainment.html [Text ad in Japanese] ===================================================================== ジャパンタイムズでご結婚の報告をしてみませんか？ お二人にとって最良の日をいっそう輝かせる演出として、 紙面上でのご報告と共にご家族、ご親戚、ご友人へ感謝の気持ちを 伝えてみませんか？ 詳細はこちら URL: www.japantimes.co.jp/wedding ===================================================================== SPORTS ========================= [BASEBALL] Red Sox finalize deal with Okajima http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110112a1.html [BASEBALL] Renteria OKs deal with Reds http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sb20110112a2.html [SOCCER] Messi FIFA player of year; Mourinho top manager http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sc20110112a1.html [SOCCER] Koo leads South Korea past Bahrain http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sc20110112a2.html [SOCCER] Maradona awaits gig in England http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sc20110112a3.html [AMERICAN FOOTBALL] Auburn crowned BCS champ http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sf20110112a1.html [AMERICAN FOOTBALL] Jets' Ryan believes Revis is NFL's top player http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sf20110112a2.html [ICE HOCKEY] Bruins stage spirited comeback http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sh20110112a1.html [BASKETBALL] Rockets stop Celts on road http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110112a1.html [BASKETBALL] Oita routs Akita http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sk20110112b1.html [OLYMPICS] Fujiki lands U.S. job: sources http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/so20110112a1.html [SPORTS] Aoki's game, guts impress Hill, Tyler ED ODEVEN http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110112eo.html [SPORTS] Kobe speaks out about his condition, Lakers PETER VECSEY http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/sp20110112pv.html [SUMO] Yokozuna Hakuho improves to 3-0 DAVE HUESTON http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/ss20110112b1.html [More Sports Stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/sumo.html
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