91.   But the mathematics of LDP factional politics suggest Obuchi is leading the race, Japanese newspapers reported Wednesday.

92.   But the mathematics of ruling party factional politics suggest that Obuchi is leading the race, Japanese newspapers reported Wednesday.

93.   Car manufacturers from the two nations have announced agreements, and Japanese newspapers said Hashimoto was making several offers to Kantor.

94.   Dozens more fell ill in neighboring Chiba prefecture, or state, Japanese newspapers said.

95.   Eastman Kodak Co. and Sanyo Electric Co. have agreed to form a joint venture to make advanced displays in Japan, a Japanese financial newspaper reported Tuesday.

96.   Freestyle skiing gold medalist Tae Satoya, for one, has appeared doing her trademark spread-eagle jump in full-page Japanese newspaper ads for Toyota Motor Corp.

97.   Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. has opened negotiations with General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. toward possible tie-ups in technology and auto parts, Japanese newspapers reported Tuesday.

98.   He confirmed that the company has decided to pull out of the market for consumer desktop PCs in Britain, as reported by the Japanese newspaper.

99.   He is also scheduled to meet with bankers, businessmen and editors from several major Japanese newspapers.

100.   He is also likely to align himself with the conservative faction of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, according to Japanese newspaper reports.