FOCUS: Nakagawa's resignation feared to drag down Japanese economy+
TOKYO, Feb. 17 Kyodo -
Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa's abrupt resignation over his wobbly
performance at a post-Group of Seven meeting press conference in Rome is feared
Opposition camp to step up attacks on Aso after Nakagawa's resignation+
TOKYO, Feb. 17 Kyodo - Opposition parties have set their sights on intensifying attacks on Prime
Minister Taro Aso following the resignation Tuesday of Finance Minister Shoichi
FEATURE: Hokkaido city grows hemp to promote economic development+
KITAMI, Japan, Feb.
Haruki Murakami wins Jerusalem Prize, calls for end to conflict+
JERUSALEM, Feb.
Peruvian foreign, trade ministers to visit Japan Feb. 23-27+
TOKYO, Feb. 16 Kyodo - Peruvian Foreign Minister Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde and Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Mercedes Araoz will visit Japan from Feb.
Nippon Paper to acquire Paper Australia+
TOKYO, Feb. 16 Kyodo - Nippon Paper Group Inc. said Monday it will acquire Paper Australia Pty Ltd.
