DPJ scrambles to avoid instability after serious electoral setback+
TOKYO, July 12 Kyodo -
Prime Minister Naoto Kan's ruling party on Monday moved to allay any impression
of political confusion following its electoral setback, exploring the
Nissan to temporarily suspend production at 4 plants+
TOKYO, July 12 Kyodo -
Nissan Motor Co. will suspend assembly lines at four plants in Japan for three
Sumo: Nagoya meet gets under way under specter of gambling ring
NAGOYA, July 11 Kyodo -
The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament kicked off the opening day on Sunday to a
nearly packed house shaken but undeterred by a gambling scandal rocking the
Livestock markets in Kumamoto, Oita reopen
OITA, Japan, July 11 Kyodo -
Two livestock markets reopened Sunday in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures,
Japan political leaders make final push for Sunday`s election
URAYASU, Japan, July 10 Kyodo -
Japanese political leaders on Saturday made last-minute efforts to drum up
Sumo: Hakuho gears up for Nagoya meet amid gambling scandal
NAGOYA, July 10 Kyodo -
Grand champion Hakuho will perhaps face his toughest challenge ever when he
Retrial of 1967 murder-robbery case begins, 2 plead not guilty+
TOKYO, July 9 Kyodo -
Two men convicted in a 1967 murder-robbery case in Ibaraki Prefecture pleaded
JAL plans to raise share of revenues from int'l routes to 47%+
TOKYO, July 9 Kyodo -
Struggling Japan Airlines Corp. will aim to raise the share of air transport
611 Japan companies accept capital contributions from China firms+
TOKYO, July 9 Kyodo -
Chinese companies had equity stakes in 611 Japanese firms as of June, a
2.6-fold increase compared to five years ago, according to data released Friday
