Were Tokyo to do otherwise it would be, at best, garnering the fleeting favor of its G-7 allies who are anxious to fob off onto Japan a substantial portion of the billions in new money flows promised to the former Soviet Union.

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The basement gym, while cozy, had sturdy, efficient, working equipment as opposed to the wheezing 70s Nautilus machines some hotels fob off on travelers wishing to stay in shape on the road.

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