Horie denies allegations, refuses to sign depositions
January 24, 2006Livedoor Co.
Police raid on North Korean association uncovered data on Japanese missiles
January 24, 2006A police raid on a North Korean science-technology association in Japan last year, uncovered data relating the Defense Agency's mid-range missiles, it has been learned.
Japanese pour out empathy, outrage on Horie's blog
January 24, 2006From "hang-in-there" messages to denouncements of "You pig," Japanese deluged the Web log of Takafumi Horie, the arrested chief executive of Livedoor Co., on Tuesday, expressing everything from outrage to sympathy.
Japanese scientists recover million-year-old ice from Antarctica
January 24, 2006A team of Japanese researchers drilling on Antarctica has recovered what is believed to be the oldest sample of ice ever -- possibly dating back 1 million years, officials said Tuesday.
Ex-Luna Sea vocalist Kawamura marries Miss Japan 2002 Kumi Sano
January 24, 2006Ryuichi Kawamura, former vocalist of the Japanese band Luna Sea has married Miss Japan 2002 Kumi Sano, Kawamura's talent agency announced Tuesday.
Nagoya man acquitted of kidnapping, murdering 22-month-old boy
January 24, 2006NAGOYA -- The Nagoya District Court on Tuesday acquitted a man accused of kidnapping and murdering a 22-month-old boy by shoving him off a pier into the sea.
Popular announcers team up to promote coverage of Winter Olympics
January 24, 2006Broadcasting schedules for 132 Japanese commercial stations covering the Turin Winter Olympics were unveiled on Monday, as five announcers from key broadcasters teamed up in a news conference to promote coverage.
2 die when car rams into pedestrian, house
January 24, 2006KAGAMIHARA, Gifu -- A car hit a man crossing the street here early Tuesday before ramming into a nearby home, killing the pedestrian and the owner of the house, police said.
Elderly couple dies in house fire
January 24, 2006CHIGASAKI, Kanagawa -- An elderly couple died in a fire that burned down their apartment here early Tuesday, police said.
Livedoor group on the verge of collapse following arrest of 4 top executives
January 24, 2006The scandal-tainted Livedoor group is on the verge of collapsing following the arrest of its founder, Takafumi Horie, and three other executives for spreading false information about company takeovers in a bid to jack up share prices.
JAL pays 50,000 yen each to 800 passengers over canceled flights to Hawaii
January 24, 2006Japan Airlines (JAL) has paid 50,000 yen each to about 800 passengers booked on two flights bound for Honolulu from Narita after they were cancelled on Sunday because of a human error, airline officials said.
Japanese rocket lifts off from remote launchpad carrying observation satellite
January 24, 2006A Japanese H-2A rocket lifted off from its launchpad Tuesday carrying a four-ton observation satellite, after repeated delays.
Teenage boy sets fire to his home after dad skims his wages
January 24, 2006OSAKA -- A teenage boy arrested for setting fire to his own home here has told investigators that he committed the crime to vent his anger at his father who had skimmed his wages from his part-time job, police said Tuesday.