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Crime › 07:00 AM JST - 5th July
NAGOYA — Police sent papers on four police officers to prosecutors Friday for allowing a drunken man who had doused himself with…
National › 03:11 AM JST - 5th July
NEW YORK — American Joey Chestnut held onto the top spot at the annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island Friday after…
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National › 05:40 AM JST - 5th July
SAPPORO — Nineteen members of an international farmers' group have not been allowed to enter Japan, making them unable to…
Crime › 06:52 AM JST - 5th July
SAPPORO — Police arrested a South Korean man Friday on suspicion of obstructing an immigration officer at an airport --…
Entertainment › 07:21 AM JST - 5th July
TOKYO — Mona Yamamoto, 32, will host Fuji TV's news program which will start at 10 p.m. on Saturday. The…
Politics › 06:52 AM JST - 5th July
PARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy's office says his wife will not accompany him to Japan to meet world leaders…
Business › 06:46 AM JST - 5th July
TOKYO — Sales of new imported vehicles including those assembled by Japanese carmakers abroad totaled 119,741 units in the first…
Technology › 06:44 AM JST - 5th July
TOKYO — The Fuel Cell Commercialization Conference of Japan said Friday it plans to increase hydrogen stations for fuel cell…
Sports › 07:39 AM JST - 5th July
OMAHA, Neb — Double Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima was barely able to conceal his surprise after American rival Brendan Hansen failed…
World › 07:37 AM JST - 5th July
NEW YORK — Americans across the country mixed patriotism and plain old good fun to mark Independence Day on Friday, with…
Features
NEW YORK — Nearly four decades after the first instant ramen noodle factory opened in the U.S., Japan's beloved comfort food…
TOKYO — It seems very appropriate that this year’s Miss Universe Japan, Hiroko Mima, excels at high jump, since she…
The international spotlight is now firmly on Japan. With the largest ever G-8 summit set to begin in…
“Hey, this is no joke!” exclaims Weekly Playboy (July 14). No indeed. The city of Kyoto is playing…
What makes a country peaceful? Journalist Akira Ikegami analyzes the “Global Peace Index” survey of 140 countries and…
On July 1, the Hilton Niseko Village opened at the foot of 1,309 meter Mount Annupuri in Hokkaido.…
The beverage maker that brought you cucumber-flavored soda has a new cola concoction. Say aloha to Blue Hawaii!…
The warrior traditions of Japan's martial history have long inspired awe and respect throughout the world, drawing generations…
You won’t find Amami Oshima mentioned in Lonely Planet or the Rough Guide, which is reason enough to…