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4 police officers face charges for letting detainee set himself on fire during questioning
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…
Chestnut beats Kobayashi in hot dog eating contest after tie-breaker
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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- Int'l NGO members unable to enter Japan to attend G-8-related event (2)
- S Korean labor union official arrested at Sapporo airport
- Mona Yamamoto to 'avenge' herself in new program (3)
- French first lady skipping G-8 summit because of upcoming album (4)
- Imported vehicle sales drop 7.2% in January-June
- Japan to increase hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles
- Swimmer Kitajima surprised at rival Hansen's flop (3)
- Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, patriotism (7)
- If you could go back in time to witness any event or events, what would you choose? (31)
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Int'l NGO members unable to enter Japan to attend G-8-related event
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…
S Korean labor union official arrested at Sapporo airport
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 --…
Mona Yamamoto to 'avenge' herself in new program
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…
French first lady skipping G-8 summit because of upcoming album
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…
Imported vehicle sales drop 7.2% in January-June
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…
Japan to increase hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles
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…
Swimmer Kitajima surprised at rival Hansen's flop
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…
Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, patriotism
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
U.S. has 'ramen moment' as chefs, foodies embrace Japan's beloved comfort food
NEW YORK — Nearly four decades after the first instant ramen noodle factory opened in the U.S., Japan's beloved comfort food…
Reaching for the universe
TOKYO — It seems very appropriate that this year’s Miss Universe Japan, Hiroko Mima, excels at high jump, since she…
It's time to downsize G-8 summits
The international spotlight is now firmly on Japan. With the largest ever G-8 summit set to begin in…
Plan to cut convenience store hours 'playing with fire'
“Hey, this is no joke!” exclaims Weekly Playboy (July 14). No indeed. The city of Kyoto is playing…
Japan ranked 5th most peaceful country in world
What makes a country peaceful? Journalist Akira Ikegami analyzes the “Global Peace Index” survey of 140 countries and…
Hilton Niseko Village: Room at the top
On July 1, the Hilton Niseko Village opened at the foot of 1,309 meter Mount Annupuri in Hokkaido.…
Pepsi's at it again
The beverage maker that brought you cucumber-flavored soda has a new cola concoction. Say aloha to Blue Hawaii!…
Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai
The warrior traditions of Japan's martial history have long inspired awe and respect throughout the world, drawing generations…
Amami Oshima an unspoiled nature paradise
You won’t find Amami Oshima mentioned in Lonely Planet or the Rough Guide, which is reason enough to…
Do you think G-8 summits achieve anything tangible?
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