COVER

Japan's Destroyer

What's the nation's Prime Minister really all about, and can he possibly succeed?

Save Us!

Koizumi will need superhero strength to conquer the problems threatening Japan

SPORTS

Swinging for History (Sport)

American journeyman 'Tuffy' Rhodes closes in on a hallowed Japanese home run record

BRIEFING

Starting Time

Carly's recipe for success, Britney's Biology 101 and this week's Milestones

ASIA

Payback Time

In West Timor, former militia leaders wait for an offer of amnesty — or a chance for revenge

TRAVEL