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More bull over U.S. beef

More bull over U.S. beef

“One carton out of 700 cartons was not intended to be shipped to Japan. That beef was mistakenly exported." That was the excuse given by…

Osaka's symbol Kuidaore doll on sale

Osaka's symbol Kuidaore doll on sale

One of the symbols of Osaka is a mechanical doll in Dotonbori, Osaka. Not many people know it is a mascot character of a restaurant…

Ichihashi reportedly seen in Tokyo's gay area

Ichihashi reportedly seen in Tokyo's gay area

Tatsuya Ichihashi, 29, who is the prime suspect in the murder of British language teacher Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture in…

Baby hatch debate focuses on handicapped children

Baby hatch debate focuses on handicapped children

In May last year, Japan's first baby hatch opened amid much controversy at a hospital in Kumamoto. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and former Health…

Ryoko Tani is still star for run-down Japanese judo world

Ryoko Tani is still star for run-down Japanese judo world

On April 5, Olympic judo gold medalist Ryoko Tani, 32, lost the final of the national tournament in Fukuoka to select Japan's representatives for the…

Okina's tell-all book creates sympathy for ex-husband

Okina's tell-all book creates sympathy for ex-husband

Actress Megumi Okina, 28, has just published her autobiography. In the book, she writes about her married life with ex-husband Susumu Fujita, 34, the charismatic…

U.S. murder suspect went to pachinko parlor, then met girls after crime

A U.S. solider was arrested for allegedly killing a Japanese taxi driver in Yokosuka on March 19. According to police, the suspect, Navy seaman Olatunboson…

Pimp for teenage girls in Kabukicho busted

Pimp for teenage girls in Kabukicho busted

A man was arrested for violating the Child Welfare Law on March 24. He is alleged to have had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old…

Mao Asada looking for new coach

Mao Asada looking for new coach

Mao Asada, 17, gold medalist at this year's World Figure Skating Championships, is looking ahead to the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010.…