Putting group fitness classes in the proper light May. 25, 2013 - 06:59AM JST ( 0 ) Fitness experts are shining a new light on group classes from Zumba to yoga because they believe the right lighting can transform the four walls of a fitness studio from a dance party to a meditation space, and back again. "Because of the theatrical nature of… Read
The grave of Christ – Japanese town solves many of world’s mysteries Travel May. 25, 2013 - 06:49AM JST ( 1 Comment ) For being a country so heavily steeped in traditional culture, Japan sure does love to fiddle with an amalgamation of spiritual folklore. Just listen to the bizarre conglomerate of beliefs practiced in one particular “town… Read
N Korea town opens to Western tourists Travel May. 25, 2013 - 06:39AM JST ( 1 Comment ) North Korea's authorities have opened the border town of Sinuiju to Western tourists, Chinese-based travel agencies said, despite international tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear test in February. The move opens up the possibility of foreign tourists… Read
Violence all over big screen as filmmakers seek to capture youth market Arts & Culture May. 25, 2013 - 06:36AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Sex may be a turn-off for Hollywood audiences but violence is all over the big screen, as filmmakers seek to capture the youth market, industry figures at the Cannes film festival say. With online porn… Read
McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition Food May. 25, 2013 - 06:35AM JST ( 1 Comment ) McDonald's once again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting last week. The world's biggest hamburger chain has been looking to keep up with… Read
Tokyo Marui comes to play with replica sniper rifles, pistols and grenade launchers Lifestyle May. 25, 2013 - 06:26AM JST ( 21 Comments ) Despite being a country where firearms are incredibly rare and licenses to own them notoriously difficult to obtain, there nevertheless remain thousands of gun nuts in Japan. Thankfully, the majority of firearm fans here are… Read
Infrared ray-controlled miniature helicopter New Products May. 25, 2013 - 05:46AM JST ( 0 Comments ) CCP Co is releasing the world’s smallest helicopter – NANO-FALCON – on June 8. It is certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s smallest helicopter controlled by infrared light. Parts used for small-sized precision… Read
Can a person say something racist but not BE a racist? Opinions May. 25, 2013 - 05:29AM JST ( 3 Comments ) It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs — or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm… Read
New Yorkers get pumped up for bike sharing Lifestyle May. 24, 2013 - 09:19PM JST ( 0 Comments ) In a parking lot near the East River in Manhattan, Adriana Alltari gathers her courage, lifts her feet off the ground and wobbles away on New York's latest mode of public transport: a bicycle. Alltari,… Read
Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights Travel May. 24, 2013 - 07:00AM JST ( 0 Comments ) The cruise industry is adopting a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the "safety, comfort and care" of guests. The bill of rights promises, among other things, full refunds for trips that are canceled due… Read
World chefs: Richard Blais serves up restraint in first book Food May. 24, 2013 - 06:59AM JST ( 0 Comments ) American chef Richard Blais may be best known for using gimmicks and gadgets in his television appearances but in his first cookbook, "Try This At Home!" he shows his cooking can be fun and tasty… Read