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...support armies of idle pensioners. Salarymen who reached mandatory retirement age used to be dismissed as "industrial waste," but aging Japan will find itself increasingly dependent on its elderly to maintain productivity. "How seniors will be able to contribute to society may change the direction of Japan," says Shigeyoshi Yoshida, the executive director of the Japan Aging Research Center. "We'll need these people in the coming years...
...indication of how popular Hamaguchi has become in Japan is that she has been given the honor of carrying the country's flag at the opening ceremony in Athens. Though other Japanese wrestlers Saori Yoshida (who has never lost an international competition) and sisters Chiharu and Kaori Icho are all expected to bring home gold, most Japanese eyes will remain on Hamaguchi. Her main rival will be American heavyweight Toccara Montgomery, who handed Hamaguchi a rare defeat in their last meeting. Hamaguchi claims to be keeping things in perspective. "I am the strongest I have ever been in my wrestling...
...Across the Pacific in San Francisco, Urban Diversions, tel: (1-415) 776 7455, arranges events such as a games night, river rafting and skydiving. According to spokeswoman Kumiko Yoshida, people sign up because "they're busy, active professionals who don't have time to plan social events." To participate, they pay a nominal membership...
...types such as dancers, architects and writers. Dates vary - to find out when the next gathering takes place, e-mail jw@arttokyo.org. Across the Pacific in San Francisco, Urban Diversions, tel: (1-415) 776 7455, arranges events such as a games night, river rafting and skydiving. According to spokeswoman Kumiko Yoshida, people sign up because "they're busy, active professionals who don't have time to plan social events." To participate, they pay a nominal membership fee. If you're heading north, roam through the Seattle Art Museum, drink in hand, listening to live contemporary music at "Thursday After Hours." This...
...women praise Raftery's knowledge of both American and Japanese cuisine. "She tries to take into account Japanese taste," Hitomi Yoshida says appreciatively. "Less sugar, more salt, and not so much turkey or lamb. Just pork and beef and seafood." "Mariann widened my shopping choices," says Takai, who, having dutifully taken one sample of each item Raftery has described, is visibly strained by the weight of her shopping basket...