1.   A few Japanese reporters expressed surprise at how much time I had been granted with him, but I was no closer to penetrating the mystery than they were.

2.   A Japanese reporter has wandered over from the Baltimore practice field.

3.   A Japanese official today told Japanese reporters it had dropped its opposition to gold sales.

4.   According to Japanese reporters who chronicle the deeds of the Dodgers pitcher, some of the novelty has worn off.

5.   But of them all, Japanese reporter Youich Honou said, Nomo probably has the temperament and determination best suited for success in the major leagues.

6.   Cameras trail his every move during batting practice and Japanese reporters still crowd into the clubhouse after games.

7.   Cubs Manager Jim Riggleman was asked by a Japanese reporter if the Cubs would like to have Nomo back now.

8.   Dessens, a native of Mexico, speaks only broken English and the Japanese reporter spoke only broken English.

9.   Gross told Japanese reporters that he and a companion were looking for a sushi bar when they were accosted by a young man who was drunk.

10.   Hashimoto did not formally announce the new package on Thursday, but the Liberal Democratic Party, which Hashimoto heads, summoned Japanese reporters and leaked it to them.