Today's top news: Noda replaces censured ministers *** Japan Times E-mail News Service *** __________ Tuesday, June 5, 2012 ________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] Noda replaces censured ministers Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda carries out a Cabinet reshuffle, effectively sacking two censured ministers in a bid to court the Liberal Democratic Party's support to pass contentious legislation to double the 5 percent sales tax. [MORE] -> http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a1.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Will shakeup appease opposition? Designed to draw the opposition camp into talks on raising the consumption tax, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's minor Cabinet reshuffle may not be enough to appease all his opponents, analysts say. [MORE] -> http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a2.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Fugitive Kikuchi of Aum collared Police search a house in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, where Aum Shinrikyo fugitive Naoko Kikuchi lived, following her arrest after 17 years on the run. [MORE] -> http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a3.html [More news] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news.html OTHER NEWS ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] Okinawa less than thrilled with new defense minister http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a4.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Moves too little, too late: opposition http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a5.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Fukui governor asks why Oi reactors should be restarted http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a6.html [NATIONAL NEWS] 'Temporary towns' plan for evacuees advances http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a7.html [NATIONAL NEWS] In cedar trees, Japanese scientists find eighth-century cosmic mystery http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a8.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Akihabara killer loses psych bid http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605a9.html [NATIONAL NEWS] U.K. signs cyberdefense accord http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605b1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Seoul OK with Aegis deployment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605b2.html [NATIONAL NEWS] New justice minister takes middle road on death penalty, urges more taping of grillings NATSUKO FUKUE http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605b3.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Moms here also face custody torment MAYA KANEKO http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605f1.html [NATIONAL NEWS] 'Jesus tomb' Aomori tourist draw http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605f2.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Breaking Mount Everest record spurs on 73-year-old mountaineer http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605f3.html [NATIONAL NEWS] Medical tourism -- a boat to be on MIZUHO AOKI http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120605i1.html BUSINESS ========================= [BUSINESS NEWS] Topix falls to lowest close since late 1983 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a1.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Sony shares below \1,000 first time since 1980 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a2.html [BUSINESS NEWS] BOJ warns on aggressive JGB purchases http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a3.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Fujitsu embeds Net data in TV images http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a4.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Domestic output at high risk: Toyoda KAZUAKI NAGATA http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a5.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Fukushima spas block geothermal development http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a6.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Sumitomo Mitsui acquires RBS aircraft-leasing outfit http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a7.html [BUSINESS NEWS] JR East exec to head Narita airport firm http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a8.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Azumi backs off on intervention http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605a9.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Alliance between Sharp, Hon Hai tested by severe share-price drop TIM CULPAN and MARIKO YASU http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605n1.html [BUSINESS NEWS] Nintendo unveils Wii U game pad http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120605n2.html [Text ad in Japanese] ===================================================================== ◆◆◆ 帰国子女のための学校特集 ◆◆◆ ― 帰国生の学力を育み、伸ばしていける学校ガイド ― ジャパンタイムズがお勧めする帰国生受入校をご紹介。 学校の受け入れ体制や、教育理念、どのような指導をしているかなどの情報を掲載中！ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/ads/cnt/?to=/info/returnees/&ads=ML ===================================================================== OPINION ========================= [JT EDITORIAL] The Houla massacre http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20120605a1.html [OPINION] 'Nixon option' for Iran could break stalemate, allow U.S. to strengthen security without war WILLIAM H. LUERS and THOMAS R. PICKERING http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120605a1.html [OPINION] Unlikely 'bonsai' conquers the face of Everest DAVINDER KUMAR http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120605a2.html [OPINION] Fighting peace for Taiwan HISAHIKO OKAZAKI http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120605ho.html [More Op-Ed stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion.html FEATURES ========================= [LIFE IN JAPAN] Much ado, but micro-important COLIN P.A. JONES http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120605a1.html [LIFE IN JAPAN] Suspect taught kids days before murder, may have toured with AI SIMON SCOTT http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120605a2.html [LIFE IN JAPAN] Guestists, Haters, the Vested: Apologists take many forms DEBITO ARUDOU http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120605ad.html [LIFE IN JAPAN] 'It's just because ... foreigners know best': readers' views http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120605hs.html [LIFE IN JAPAN] Osaka: What do you think of Mayor Toru Hashimoto's latest crackdowns on political activities by Osaka employees -- and on those city workers with tattoos? RAY FRANKLIN http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120605vf.html [LIFE IN JAPAN] Rumors, lies fill void left by police in Furlong case DAVID MCNEILL http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120605zg.html [LIFE & STYLE] Danish Tiger to pounce on Japan's \100 market MADS BERTHELSEN http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fs20120605a3.html [LIFE & STYLE] At times, there's no getting away from the neighbors PHILIP BRASOR and MASAKO TSUBUKU http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fs20120605ht.html [For features] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/entertainment.html [Text ad in Japanese] ===================================================================== 働く女性の英語術 2nd season【CD1枚付き】 すべての女性に“品格ある英語”を！ 前著では挨拶・紹介など典型的な表現やトピックを紹介しましたが、今回は主 に「ネゴシエイション」に関するトピックを多めに取り上げました。 また想定されるトラブルシューティングを学習する要素も掲載。 http://bookclub.japantimes.co.jp/act/Detail.do?id=1356 ===================================================================== SPORTS ========================= [BASEBALL] Jeter, A-Rod take Verlander deep to propel Yankees to victory over Tigers http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120605a1.html [SOCCER] Ferdinand irked over England squad snub http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20120605a1.html [GOLF] Tiger turns in vintage day to win Memorial http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20120605a1.html [GOLF] Woods' agent arrested for DWI http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20120605a2.html [BASKETBALL] Rondo, Celtics cool off Heat in OT to tie series http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120605a1.html [SPORTS] NPB may not have seen last no-no JASON COSKREY http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120605jc.html [SPORTS] Kitajima loses at Santa Clara meet http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120605s1.html [RUGBY] Kirwan knighted in New Zealand http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sr20120605a1.html [TENNIS] Azarenka bows out; stars scrape through http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/st20120605a1.html [INTERNATIONAL SOCCER] Zaccheroni reveals players' nerves before victory over Oman ANDREW MCKIRDY http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sw20120605a1.html [More Sports Stories] http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/sumo.html
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