84% of women don’t want to see men's nipples at office: survey May. 26, 2013 - 06:35AM JST ( 1 ) With summer fast approaching and people shedding layers to stay cool, every businessman faces a decision of vast importance: what type of undershirt to wear… Read
Can a person say something racist but not BE a racist? Opinions May. 25, 2013 - 05:29AM JST ( 22 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
Places in Japan that made an impact on foreign visitors Travel May. 24, 2013 - 06:54AM JST ( 20 Comments ) Every year, seven to eight million foreigners make the trip to Japan. But where do they go sightseeing? And, more importantly, do these places come up to scratch? A list of the most impressive sightseeing… Read
Powerful camcorder New Products May. 24, 2013 - 06:53AM JST ( 5 Comments ) JVC’s new powerful camcorder the GC-P100 is the sport oriented or action amateur filmmaker's dream come true. Indeed, thanks to JVC’s Falcon Bird technology, the GC-P100 is capable of shooting by default Full HD 60p… Read
Happiness is an empty pavement Opinions May. 24, 2013 - 06:02AM JST ( 7 Comments ) Bikes, bicycles, "pedal-powered chariots of emancipation" or however you choose to describe them are, for folks living in Japan, a stable fixture on roads, paths and pretty much anywhere you can imagine. On a trip… Read
New sleeping pill poised to hit market Health May. 23, 2013 - 06:31AM JST ( 2 Comments ) An experimental sleeping pill from U.S. drug company Merck is effective at helping people fall and stay asleep, according to reviewers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which could soon approve the new drug.… Read
Park Hyatt Tokyo announces summer restaurant promotions Food May. 23, 2013 - 06:20AM JST ( 0 Comments ) The Park Hyatt Tokyo introduces an exciting line-up of restaurant promotions for the summer months, featuring seasonal produce and refreshing menu items to help guests escape the heat and relax in comfort. ■ New York… Read
Shakespeare's sonnets come to life in new app Arts & Culture May. 23, 2013 - 06:15AM JST ( 0 Comments ) A new app aims to bring William Shakespeare's sonnets to the masses with the help of short films starring stage actors performing them in front of New York landmarks. The Sonnet Project is a free… Read