2006.02.07

Japan-Aviation (AFP) Top JAL shareholder wants president of the airline to quit and possibly be replaced by a foreigner to revive Japan's flag carrier. 2006.02.07

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Japan-Imperials Imperial Household Agency, in first comment on Princess Kiko today, says she is "showing signs of pregnancy." Developing... 2006.02.07

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Japan-Xenophobia (Japan Times). Twisted legal logic deals blow to foreigners' rights in Japan. 2006.02.07

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Aso vows to press for isles' return from Russia (Reuters). Japan's nationalist foreign minister vows to press for the return of what Tokyo calls its "Northern Territories," held by Moscow since the end of World War II. 2006.02.07

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Japan-Imperials (Kyodo) Updated Princess Kiko said to be pregnant, raising hopes that Imperial succession crisis can be calmed with the birth of a boy. 2006.02.07

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Face-hunting cameras boost Nikon. [BBC] Japanese camera firm Nikon triples its profits thanks to strong sales of digital cameras that automatically focus on human faces. 2006.02.07

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