Awesome family videos: The list goes on! Jul 15, 2008
We can argue not just over which of six or seven animated films by Hayao Miyazaki is the best fit, or whether "The Muppets Take Manhattan" trumps both "The Muppet Movie" and "The Great Muppet Caper," or whether "Holes" and "Millions" and "Three Adventures of Wallace t" all belonged on the original list (no, no and I'm not quite sure) ... "Spirited Away" Second-most votes of any Miyazaki film, but some distance behind "My Neighbor Totoro." Despite the fact that the main character is a young girl,... (Salon)
The ultimate family DVD list Jul 13, 2008
We got more votes for Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki's films than for any other single director, but the gentle, magical universe of "Totoro" will enchant viewers of virtually any age ... That's brought international attention to such filmmakers as Hayao Miyazaki, Takashi Miike and Kiyoshi Kurosawa (no relation to his more famous namesake), but it has somewhat obscured the fact that the best of those films and directors belong to a broader cinematic renaissance in East Asia, one that... (Salon)
Showa Shell Plans to Expand Solar Business - Source [ Jul 3, 2008
Showa Shell currently has a solar panel plant with an annual capacity of 20 megawatts, and is building a second plant in Miyazaki, western Japan with an annual capacity of 60 megawatts. No decision has been made on where the plant would be built, the source said. (Planet Ark, United States)
On the dopeness of "The Wackness" Jul 3, 2008
That's brought international attention to such filmmakers as Hayao Miyazaki, Takashi Miike and Kiyoshi Kurosawa (no relation to his more famous namesake), but it has somewhat obscured the fact that the best of those films and directors belong to a broader cinematic renaissance in East Asia, one that encompasses many cultures and languages from Thailand to Taiwan to Korea and that increasingly blurs the distinctions between art films and genre movies. If I tried to cover every ethnic or national... (Salon)
Chef's Night In: Off duty, he's all about meat and potatoes Jun 19, 2008
While the stew simmers, Kamio heats a cast-iron pan to sear the meat - in this case miyazaki, a superbly marbled, tender cut of meat similar to Kobe beef that is purchased through his purveyors. The meat is available in the United States in limited quantities and mostly sold to restaurants. (San Francisco Chronicle)
US envoy criticizes peace unit in Sudan Jun 18, 2008
The hangings of Tsutomu Miyazaki and the two others marked an acceleration of executions in Japan, where rising fears over violent crime have boosted acceptance of capital punishment. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Japanese 'Cannibal Nerd' Who Preyed on Children Executed in Tokyo Jun 18, 2008
The hanging of 45-year old Tsutomu Miyazaki brings to 13 the number of death-row inmates who have faced the gallows since last August: a pace that has provoked rising criticism of Japan s new justice minister, Kunio Hatoyama. But even amid growing public discomfort in Japan over the continued use of the death penalty, the hanging of Miyazaki raised very little in the way of condemnation ... His crimes may have taken place two decades ago, but the mere mention of Miyazaki s name remains sickening... (Fox News)
* Japan carries out three executions with 'confidence' Jun 18, 2008
Japan executed three people yesterday, including notorious serial killer Tsutomu Miyazaki, a fetishist convicted of murdering four young girls and eating some of their bodies, officials said. Miyazaki, 45, was nicknamed the killer nerd for his obsession with sexual cartoons and pornography ... He said he was aware that Miyazakis defense counsel had been preparing to seek a retrial with a fresh psychiatric test. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Japan executes 3 convicted killers Jun 17, 2008
Tsutomu Miyazaki, 45, who killed and mutilated four young girls, was hanged at a detention center in Tokyo, said Justice Minister Kunio Hatoyama. Miyazaki burned the body of one 4-year-old and left her bones on her parents' doorstep ... In 1997, Tokyo District Court found Miyazaki guilty of killing four girls aged 4 to 7 years old in 1988 and 1989, and sentenced him to death. (International Herald Tribune)
Japan executes cannibal Jun 17, 2008
Japan on Tuesday executed three people including notorious serial killer Tsutomu Miyazaki, a fetishist convicted of murdering four little girls and eating some of their bodies, officials said. Miyazaki (45) was nicknamed the "killer nerd" for his obsession with sexual cartoons and pornography ... Miyazaki was arrested in July 1989 while trying to take naked pictures of a girl outdoors and the details that emerged from his case stunned Japan. (iAfrica.com)
Japan Executes Convicted Killer of 4 Girls in 1980s Abductions, Kyodo Says Jun 17, 2008
June 17 (Bloomberg) -- Tsutomu Miyazaki, a Japanese death row inmate convicted of killing four young girls in the 1980s, was executed, Kyodo News reported today, citing Japan's Ministry of Justice. Miyazaki, 45, abducted and killed the girls in Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture, to the north of Japan's capital, in 1988 and 1989 ``to satisfy his own sexual desire and appetite to own videotapes with footage of corpses,'' Kyodo cited the as saying when it rejected Miyazaki's final appeal in 2006, after... (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Three prisoners hanged in Japan Jun 17, 2008
One of the three men executed was Tsutomu Miyazaki, 45, who was convicted of killing and mutilating four young girls two decades ago. The case made headlines in Japan and sparked calls for tighter controls on violent pornographic material when a large collection was found in Miyazaki's home. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
More of this story Jun 14, 2008
Currently on display is Daydreams, featuring work by Yuki Miyazaki ... Miyazaki creates character-driven art that resembles children's book illustrations but also has a touch of anime and counterculture. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jun 4, 2008
DIPLOMACY Siew meets Miyazaki chief. Vice President Vincent Siew (U) urged Japans Miyazaki Prefecture Governor Hideo Higashikokubaru to promote bilateral exchanges during a meeting at the Presidential Office yesterday ... Siew said he was hopeful more frequent and advanced bilateral exchanges would be held, thanks to the opening of regular scheduled flights between Taipei and Miyazaki that began last Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Upper House Lawmakers Back Mandatory Recording of Criminal Interrogations Jun 4, 2008
Making investigations transparent would help eradicate the abusive aspects of closed-door questioning and prevent false charges,'' Makoto Miyazaki, president of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, said in a statement on the organization's yesterday, before the vote. He described the measure as ``epoch-making. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Plans Joint Drills to Handle Biological, Nuclear Terrorist Attacks Jun 3, 2008
Western Mie and Miyazaki prefectures will hold the first drills in October, according to a statement from the Cabinet office. These acts of terrorism take place without any warning,'' Machimura said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Japanese dating tour marks start of new flight route Jun 2, 2008
LOVE IN THE AIR: Eighteen men from Miyazaki Prefecture hope to find the love of their life among 18 women from around Japan as they discover Taiwan together By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER Monday, Jun 02, 2008, Page 1. Thirty-six single Japanese men and women arrived in Taipei yesterday on an arranged dating tour led by Miyazaki Prefecture Governor Hideo Higashikokubaru ... The 18 men are all from Miyazaki, while the 18 women come from all over Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies' Epic Adventure 'M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender' From Director/Writer/Producer M. Night Shyamalan Set for Release Over Fourth of July Holiday Weekend in 2010 Apr 17, 2008
"I was drawn to the series because of its influences: one being Hayao Miyazaki, said Shyamalan. "I've always been a huge fan of Miyazaki's work ... In 'The Last Airbender,' I see an opportunity to make a live-action version of a Miyazaki film. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Japan confirms another outbreak of H5N1 bird flu Apr 16, 2008
The ministry also said a separate outbreak was suspected after 23 birds died at a poultry farm in the southwestern prefecture of Miyazaki, site of two earlier H5N1 flare-ups and Japan's biggest poultry-producing region. The H5N1 virus has killed at least 164 people worldwide since 2003, most of them in Asia, and over 200 million birds have died from it or have been killed to prevent its spread. (Reuters)
Two mangoes fetch $2000 Apr 11, 2008
The mangoes, produced in southern Miyazaki Prefecture, were sold for 200000 yen in the season's first auction here, an official at fruit wholesaler Tokyo Seika said ... Products from the Miyazaki region have become popular following frequent appearances on television by comedian turned local Governor Hideo Higashikokubaru, who has actively promoted local specialties. (iAfrica.com)
Acting Bank of Japan chief reflects predecessor's views Mar 28, 2008
So we shouldn't have any preconception on future monetary policy," he said. Shirakawa will be acting governor until the government comes up with a nominee who can win the backing of Parliament, including the opposition-controlled upper house. Lawmakers have said they want to agree on a new governor by the bank's next policy meeting on April 8, or before a meeting of the Group of 7 finance ministers expected around April 11. Some opposition lawmakers have said they are ready to give Shirakawa the... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Origami planes may blaze path for new spacecraft Mar 28, 2008
Yasuyuki Miyazaki, an aerospace engineer at Nihon University who is not involved in the project, said the paper shuttles might not come back at all, depending on the angle at which they enter the atmosphere ... "You may think it's impossible, but we scientists are all extremely interested," said Miyazaki, the Nihon University engineer. (International Herald Tribune)
Paper Airplane To Drop From Space Mar 27, 2008
Yasuyuki Miyazaki, anaerospace engineer at Nihon University who is not involved in theproject, said the paper shuttles might not come back at all,depending on the angle at which they enter the atmosphere ... "You may think it's impossible, but we scientists are allextremely interested. I think it's a great experiment," saidMiyazaki, the Nihon University engineer ... "No matter how it turns out, a paper craft flight from spacewould tell us many things," Miyazaki said. (FOX23 News, NY)
AGU Journal Highlights -- March 19, 2008 Mar 20, 2008
Miyazaki and Larson note that these 24-hour averages make it impossible to separate seismic deformations from the initial aseismic deformations ... Authors: Shin'ichi Miyazaki: Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo, Tokyo Japan. (EurekAlert!)
Top 25 Animated Movies of All Time Mar 19, 2008
Called Neko no ongaeshi in its native Japan, this Hiroyuki Morita anime was produced by Studio Ghibli, the outfit headed-up by the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki ... Princess Mononoke is among the best known Miyazaki films stateside. (IGN FilmForce)
A luxury of lefties Mar 19, 2008
Abraham descent from Yerusalem to southkorea in first, and he ruled almost east asia with flying sword, and when Abraham attacked final land of God, Miyazaki Kyusyu Island Japan, David and Leah were moved there for enlightenment of Japan tribe through Yerusalem. After all, David(Ise Emperor) departed to India and Leah(Amaterastu Empress) remained in Japan, but for protection, Osiris moved to Miyazaki through Yerusalem, and he taught the light of Messiah to Japan tribe, and people of Miyazaki... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Erin go quickly ... into off day Mar 18, 2008
Hi I am Seong-Ho Yoon returned from Miyazaki Japan to southkorea in 31th Aug 2007 ... Hi I am Seong-Ho Yoon returned from Miyazaki Japan to southkorea in 31th Aug 2007 ... Hi I am Seong-Ho Yoon returned from Miyazaki Japan to southkorea in 31th Aug 2007. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rolla couple find satisfaction, joy in playing host to student Mar 18, 2008
Norma and Virgil Bartle soon are coming up on 50 years of marriage, and they never expected to have a high school senior living with them at this time of their lives, but to their surprise, 17-year-old Kurenai Miyaji, of Miyazaki, Japan, is now sharing their home ... Her home is in the Miyazaki, Japan, region, but she feels very at home in Rolla with the Bartles. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Disney says to produce anime 'made in Japan' Mar 6, 2008
The most celebrated maker of Japanimation is Hayao Miyazaki, whose "Spirited Away" won the Academy Award in 2003 for best animated feature, Japan's first Oscar for a full-length work in nearly half a century. Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli -- which also produced international hits such as "Howl's Moving Castle" -- said it was aware of the move by Disney but had no comment. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* PRC table tennis coaches see room for improvement Mar 4, 2008
Japan coach Yoshihito Miyazaki said Japan were aiming to become a team that even formidable China were a little afraid to play. Germany also showed their colors, reaching the quarters without injured European champion and world No. 5 Timo Boll. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan men prove no match for Japan Mar 1, 2008
"This was an incredible match, an ideal example of a perfect match," Japan coach Yoshihito Miyazaki said, singling out Yoshida for praise. Miyazaki said his charges were rapidly improving, and warned they were aiming to become a team other top nations, even China, feared to play. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Asahi Kasei Chemicals to Build New Battery Separator Plant Feb 27, 2008
said Wednesday it will build a 6-billion-yen plant for producing lithium-ion battery separators in Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan. "> Asahi Kasei Chemicals to Build New Battery Separator Plant Tokyo, Feb 27, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp., a unit of Asahi Kasei Corp. , said Wednesday it will build a 6-billion-yen plant for producing lithium-ion battery separators in Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The plant is due to start operations in 2010 with... (JCN Network, Japan)
Japanese Stocks Rise on U.S. Retailers' Earnings, IBM buyback; Sony Climbs Feb 27, 2008
If the U.S. can avoid a serious recession, Japanese companies aren't going to have significant profit declines,'' said Takashi Miyazaki, who helps oversee $61 billion at Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. in Tokyo. Some of that excess bearishness concerning the domestic and global economies is melting away. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Hitachi to sell plasma panels to other TV makers Feb 9, 2008
15 billion due to costs related to stopping production at an older plasma-TV panel factory in Miyazaki Prefecture in southwestern Japan. Hitachi said yesterday it has set an 80 percent utilization ratio for another of its plasma-panel factories in Miyazaki for the year ending March 2010, up from the present rate of less than 70 percent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hoshino replaces Suzuki at Ghibli Feb 2, 2008
A former editor-in-chief of Animage magazine, Suzuki began his professional association with Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki more than two decades ago, working with him on the comic version and, as a production committee member, on the 1984 feature version of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind the sci-fi toon that made Miyazakis international reputation. Suzuki joined Ghibli in 1989 and has since served as producer on all of its films, including the Miyazaki megahits Princess... (Variety)
Celebrity rises to power in Osaka Jan 31, 2008
But the media spotlight has turned in recent months on a well-known national-level comedian by the name of Sonomanma Higashi or Hideo Higashikokubaru, who was elected in January last year as the governor of Miyazaki prefecture in Japan's southern part of Kyushu ... Here he might pay heed to his fellow former celebrity Miyazaki governor Higashikokubaru who said in an interview that he never needed to worry about saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. (Asia Times Online)
Usavich Rabbits in Jail Jan 14, 2008
Satoshi Komioka and Aguri Miyazaki (no relation to anime directors Hayao and Goro Miyazaki) created the series and put together the storyboards. Komioka writes and directs each episode while Miyazaki designs the characters and the backgrounds. (Suite101.com)
Coming soon: surfing on the Thames Jan 10, 2008
The project will be a departure from the most famous artificial wave in the world at the Miyazaki Ocean Dome in Tokyo, which closed last year due to low visitor numbers. There, faux hillsides were dotted with plastic palms and plaster volcanoes, sand was made from marble chips and the starlit tropical sky was painted onto the ceiling. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Japan's Fukuda in a fight for his life Dec 21, 2007
In the scandal, disgraced former vice defense minister Takemasa Moriya was arrested in late November with his wife on suspicion of accepting bribes from Motonobu Miyazaki, a former executive at defense contractor Yamada Corp.. The re-extension of the Diet session, decided on December 14, has made it almost certain, however, that the new anti-terrorism bill will be enacted by January 15. (Asia Times Online)
* Three airlines win rights to new air routes to Japan Dec 19, 2007
Eva Air has won permission for regular flights from Taipei to Komatsu and Miyazaki ... CAA Deputy Director-General Lin Shinn-der (LHo) said that EVA Air planned to use Airbus 330-200s for the flights to Komatsu and Miyazaki. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Japan defence ministry raided in bribery scandal Nov 30, 2007
9m yen (17,000) by Motonobu Miyazaki, a former executive at the trading firm Yamada Yoko, whose clients at the time included the US conglomerate General Electric. Mr Moriya has admitted receiving 200,000 yen (900) in cash from Mr Miyazaki, but insisted it had been a gift for his 60th birthday ... Potentially more damaging to Fukuda, though, are claims that Nukaga had dinner with Moriya and Miyazaki last year. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Japan's Parliament Won't Summon Finance Minister Next Week, Lawmaker Says Nov 30, 2007
Moriya, 63, and his wife Sachiko, 56, were arrested on Nov. 28 on suspicion of receiving bribes from Motonobu Miyazaki, an executive of defense contractor Yamada Corp. Moriya has said he and Nukaga met with Miyazaki at a dinner on Dec. 4 last year ... Nukaga denies the meeting with Miyazaki and Moriya took place, saying he was at a briefing on national security at that time ... He said he wasn't entertained by Miyazaki or other Yamada executives. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Former Japanese Official Arrested Nov 29, 2007
Moriya faces allegations that he gave favorable treatment in granting contracts to two defense trading companies led by Motonobu Miyazaki, who was charged Wednesday with embezzlement in a related scandal. Prosecutors said Miyazaki was also being investigated for alleged bribery ... Moriya, who retired in August, has acknowledged that Miyazaki, a former executive of Yamada Yoko Corp., treated him and his wife hundreds of times to golf trips, expensive dinners and other gifts in the past decade. (Time.com)
Defense Contract Probe May Affect Budget, Investor Sentiment, Analysts Say Nov 29, 2007
Japan's parliament, the Diet, will summon Nukaga for questioning under oath on Dec. 3 over whether he had dinner with Motonobu Miyazaki, a former executive of defense contractor Yamada Corp. who was yesterday charged with embezzlement. Former Vice Defense Minister Takemasa Moriya, who was arrested yesterday on suspicion he accepted bribes in return for awarding contracts to Yamada, has said he and Nukaga were at the dinner with Miyazaki on Dec. 4 last year ... Nukaga has said he was at a... (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Prosecutors Search Defense Ministry in Bribery Case of Ex-Vice Minister Nov 29, 2007
Moriya, 63, was arrested on suspicion he accepted bribes from Motonobu Miyazaki, 69, a former executive of defense contractor Yamada Corp. who was yesterday charged with embezzlement. Moriya, who left his post in August this year, has admitted going on golf trips, paid for by Yamada, which violated defense ministry ethical rules. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's finance minister summoned to answer questions over defense contracts scandal Nov 28, 2007
Earlier Tuesday, reports said Tokyo prosecutors were preparing to question Moriya in an alleged bribery case involving Motonobu Miyazaki, who has been arrested on embezzlement charges ... The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan has alleged that Nukaga also had ties with Moriya and Miyazaki, and that he met the two last year at a dinner in Tokyo ... Moriya, who retired in August, has said he was treated to golf and other gifts by Miyazaki, formerly a senior official at defense equipment... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Poulter wins Dunlop Phoenix by 3 strokes Nov 19, 2007
MIYAZAKI, Japan -- England's Ian Poulter shot a 1-under-par 69 Sunday to win the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament by three strokes. Poulter claimed the $364,250 winner's purse after holding on at the Phoenix Country Club to beat Spain's Gonzalo Fdez Castano, who shot a 68 in the final round. (ESPN -- Golf)
Mercury falls to mid-Dec. levels across Japan Nov 19, 2007
8 C in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture. The agency said the temperature is forecast to start rising from Tuesday as the cold air moves eastward. (News on Japan, Japan)
Poulter finally lands first trophy of the season Nov 19, 2007
MIYAZAKI (Japan): Ian Poulter clinched his first win of the season yesterday after keeping the lead all the way at the Dunlop Phoenix tournament, warding off a late challenge from fellow Englishman Luke Donald. Playing in his final stroke play event of the year, Poulter saved par with a 40-foot putt on the 12th hole after hitting two bogeys against one birdie. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sports briefs Nov 18, 2007
England's Ian Poulter shot a 3-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead over countryman Luke Donald (67) with a 10-under 200 after the third round of the Dunlop Phoenix in Miyazaki, Japan. Sweden's Robert Karlsson shot a 5-under 66 to maintain a four-stroke lead after the third round with a 16-under 194 at the Hong Kong Open. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kim joins ADT party with playoff win Nov 18, 2007
Asian - Ian Poulter shot a 3-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Miyazaki, Japan. The Englishman has a 10-under 200 total. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sorenstam ends season without win Nov 17, 2007
Defending champion Padraig Harrington shot a 5-under-par 65 for a share of the lead with Ian Poulter at 7-under 133 in the Dunlop Phoenix in Miyazaki, Japan. Robert Karlsson shot his second straight 6-under 64 to take a four-stroke lead in the Hong Kong Open. (Boston Globe)
Harrington tied for lead at Dunlop Phoenix Nov 17, 2007
MIYAZAKI, Japan - Britain's Ian Poulter shot a 3-under-par 67 Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament. Poulter offset a lone bogey with four birdies at the par-70, 6,919-yard Phoenix Country Club for a 36-hole total of 10-under 200. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harrington, Poulter lead Dunlop Phoenix Nov 17, 2007
MIYAZAKI, Japan -- Defending champion of Ireland shot a 5-under-par 65 Friday to pull into a tie with Britain's for the lead at the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament. Harrington carded five birdies and an eagle on the par-5 18th against a pair of bogeys and tied first-round leader Poulter (68) at 7-under 133. (ESPN -- Golf)
* DUNLOP PHOENIX Nov 17, 2007
AFP, MIYAZAKI, JAPAN Saturday, Nov 17, 2007, Page 20. Defending champion Padraig Harrington eagled on the final hole to catch Ian Poulter and share the lead after the second round of the Dunlop Phoenix yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Harrington soars on eagle for share of the lead Nov 17, 2007
MIYAZAKI (Japan): Defending champion Padraig Harrington eagled on the final hole to catch Ian Poulter and share the lead after the second round of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament here yesterday. The Irishman holed out with 65 to tie England's Poulter, the first-round leader, at seven-under 133. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Poulter fires five birdies to share three-way lead Nov 16, 2007
MIYAZAKI: Ian Poulter rolled in five birdies against no bogey to share a three-way lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix yesterday. British Open champion Padraig Harrington started his defence of the title in erratic fashion as he eagled his first hole but fired four birdies against four bogeys to hole out three strokes off the pace. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rhoden makes pitch for Champions Tour Nov 16, 2007
DUNLOP PHOENIX: England's Ian Poulter shot a 5-under 65 for a share of the first-round lead in the Japan Golf Tour event in Miyazaki. South Korea's Kim Kyung-tae and Japan's Toshinori Muto also shot 65s. (News & Observer -- Sports)
In Brief: He isn't as known as Beckham, but he's MVP of the MLS Nov 16, 2007
Ian Poulter shot a 5-under 65 for a share of the first-round lead with Kim Kyung-tae and Toshinori Mutoin in the Japan Golf Tour's Dunlop Phoenix in Miyazaki. Tennis. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Williams ready to go with Dolphins Nov 16, 2007
Ian Poulter shot a 5-under 65 to share the lead with Kim Kyung-tae and Toshinori Muto after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Miyazaki, Japan. Miscellany 2 Penn St. players charged with assault Penn State defensive tackle Chris Baker and backup linebacker Navorro Bowman were charged with assault over a campus fight in which authorities said a man was bloodied after being kicked and punched. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Stenson test for Paddy Nov 15, 2007
MIYAZAKI: British Open champion Padraig Harrington faces determined Swede Henrik Stenson when he defends the Dunlop Phoenix title here this week, hoping to end a mixed season on a high. The 36-year-old Irishman won the tournament, the richest in Japan, last year by denying world number one Tiger Woods a record third-straight win by beating him in a cliff-hanging playoff. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Testing time for Japan's US ties Nov 14, 2007
Meanwhile, former administrative vice defense minister Takemasa Moriya is to give sworn testimony at the House of Councilors' foreign and defense affairs committee on Thursday over a collusion scandal involving himself and arrested defense equipment trader Motonobu Miyazaki. Fukuda predicted an uphill battle for the new anti-terrorism bill in the Upper House. (Asia Times Online)
Japanese firm's fax nightmare Nov 12, 2007
The municipal government of Nichinan in southern Miyazaki prefecture received a fax with the planned bidding price and the name of the firm that was to win the contract, according to the online edition of the Nishi Nippon Shimbun newspaper on Friday. "The city government received a fax from one bidding company, asking other bidders to cooperate in forming collusive bidding," the newspaper said. (News on Japan, Japan)
