2006.01.02

Japan-Gaijin Crime (Mainichi) Kiwi rugby player goes on drunken New Year's rampage in Kobe. 2006.01.02

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Japan-Asia (VOA) Japan vows to warm frosty ties in 2006 with its Asian neighbors. 2006.01.02

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Japan-Whaling (Guardian). Environmentalists involved in sea battle. Meanwhile, it is reported Japan has dispatched a warship to protect its whaling fleet. 2006.01.02

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Japan-Banks (AP) World's largest financial institution, at least in terms of assets, (with the unwieldy name of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ) makes it debut and opens for business on Wednesday. 2006.01.02

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