Today's top news: Cabinet kept alarming nuke report secret

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Cabinet kept alarming nuke report secret
The government buried a worst-case scenario for the Fukushima nuclear crisis that was drafted last March and kept it under wraps until the end of December, sources in the administration say.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a1.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
State takeover of Tepco could last at least 10 years
Tokyo Electric would be effectively nationalized for at least a decade under a plan being considered by the entity funding its nuclear disaster compensation.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a2.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Senkakus are 'core interests': China
China for the first time describes the disputed Senkaku Islands as its "core interests," leaving government officials in Tokyo pondering Beijing's intentions and the implications for Japan's administrative control of the isles.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a3.html

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OTHER NEWS
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
La Nina blamed for cold, heavy snow
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Decision on Olympus stirs more TSE doubts
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Nepalese's DNA not found on victim's underwear
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a6.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Law safeguards seabed resources
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a7.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Music output up first time in six years
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a8.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Honda to cut motorcycle workforce
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122a9.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Inoue to head broadcasters' group
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122b1.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Sony unit sends assembly overseas
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122b2.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
KANSAI: Who & What
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120122k1.html

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OPINION
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[JT EDITORIAL]
Keep casinos out of Japan
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20120122a1.html

[JT EDITORIAL]
Protesting nuclear power
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20120122a2.html

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FEATURES
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[BOOKS]
'Art Seto' bringing islands back to life
STEPHEN MANSFIELD
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fb20120122a1.html

[BOOKS]
Fresh light on history books
PHILIP SEATON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fb20120122a2.html

[MEDIA]
Japan needs a little Cuban-style happiness
MICHAEL HOFFMAN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fd20120122bj.html

[MEDIA]
Women's investigative instincts -- "Kaseifu," "Strawberry Night"; CM of the week: Ellair
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fd20120122cs.html

[MEDIA]
Can showbiz really sever yakuza ties?
PHILIP BRASOR
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fd20120122pb.html

[ENVIRONMENT]
Changing self and systems for a leaner and greener Japan
STEPHEN HESSE
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fe20120122sh.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
Self-effacement is a fine thing, but does Japanese culture take it too far?
ROGER PULVERS
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120122rp.html

[LIFE IN JAPAN]
What to call baby?
TOMOKO OTAKE
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120122x1.html

[TRAVEL]
Turning to Okinawa and its rituals in search of a happier new year
HILLEL WRIGHT
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fv20120122a1.html

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SPORTS
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[BASEBALL]
Rangers introduce Darvish
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120122a1.html

[BASEBALL]
Dodgers reorganize after bankruptcy
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120122a2.html

[BASEBALL]
'Boomer' came up short in latest bid for Hall of Fame
WAYNE GRACZYK
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120122wg.html

[SOCCER]
Pele says Messi not yet in his league
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20120122a1.html

[SOCCER]
Drogba plans to stay with Chelsea
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20120122a2.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
Philbin leaves Packers to become new coach of Dolphins
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sf20120122a1.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
High-powered Pats pitted against tough Ravens
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sf20120122a2.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
Rams headed back to London
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sf20120122a3.html

[GOLF]
Wilson fires 62 to grab share of Humana lead
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20120122a1.html

[ICE HOCKEY]
Hurricanes surprise Caps
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sh20120122a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
San Antonio handed first home loss of year
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120122a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
Golden Kings extend winning streak to seven
ED ODEVEN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120122b1.html

[OLYMPICS]
Support near 65 percent for Tokyo bid
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120122a1.html

[SPORTS]
Fukuhara captures national title
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120122a1.html

[SPORTS]
Bekele punished for no-show
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120122t1.html

[SUMO]
Baruto closes in on perfect tourney
DAVE HUESTON
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ss20120122b1.html

[TENNIS]
Djokovic thrashes Mahut; Nishikori reaches round of 16
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/st20120122a1.html

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