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Beat Takeshi compares same-sex marriage with bestiality

National May. 18, 2012 - 01:50PM JST ( 482 Comments )

Gay rights campaigners in Japan hit out Thursday at Takeshi "Beat" Kitano after the award-winning actor-director compared same-sex marriage with bestiality. Kitano, whose yakuza gangster films are popular around the world, enraged activists with his… Read

Amnesty criticizes U.S. for 'unlawful' bin Laden raid, drone attacks

World May. 24, 2012 - 08:20AM JST ( 87 Comments )

Amnesty International criticized the United States on Wednesday for its use of lethal force, particularly for the "unlawful" killing of Osama bin Laden in a clandestine U.S. commando raid in Pakistan last May. "The U.S.… Read

Turbulence ahead for airlines despite oil price drop

Business May. 28, 2012 - 06:30AM JST ( 5 Comments )

Airlines are still in for financial turbulence despite a recent fall in oil prices, with many at risk of posting major losses as the cost of their top input remains historically high. "If fuel prices… Read

Police arrest president of bus company over fatal crash

Crime May. 28, 2012 - 03:40PM JST ( 5 Comments )

Police on Monday arrested the president of a bus operator over a fatal accident in which seven people were killed and 39 others injured when their bus bound for Tokyo Disneyland crashed on a highway… Read

Tokyo raises Y1 bil yen to buy disputed Senkaku isles

National May. 24, 2012 - 03:30PM JST ( 74 Comments )

The Tokyo city government said members of the public had pledged almost one billion yen to its drive to buy a group of uninhabited islands at the center of a row with China. About 864… Read

Anti-whaling leader Watson suspects Japan was behind his arrest

Crime May. 23, 2012 - 12:00PM JST ( 65 Comments )

Militant environmental group Sea Shepherd leader Paul Watson on Tuesday suggested Japan was involved in his recent arrest in Germany, as he vowed to continue his campaign against whaling. Watson is out on bail while… Read

Fukuoka mayor imposes 1-month alcohol ban for public servants

National May. 22, 2012 - 04:11PM JST ( 64 Comments )

Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima has banned all public servants from consuming alcohol outside their homes for one month. The unusual move was announced at an emergency meeting on Monday and is said to be the… Read

Which way after AIJ?

Opinions May. 28, 2012 - 06:25AM JST ( 4 Comments )

With an aging population, a decreasing birthrate and the baby-boomer generation about to retire, you’re sure to have some idea of the depth of the AIJ scandal involving the loss of pension funds for some… Read

Half of Australians want end to immigration: poll

World May. 22, 2012 - 05:00PM JST ( 63 Comments )

Some 50% of Australians want an end to the nation's immigration program because they believe the country has too many people, a poll showed on Tuesday. The survey of 2,000 people, conducted for the tabloid… Read

Do you support same-sex marriages?

Poll May. 21, 2012 - 05:45AM JST ( 60 Comments )

Fukushima radiation higher than first estimated, TEPCO admits

National May. 25, 2012 - 11:00AM JST ( 57 Comments )

The radiation released in the first days of the Fukushima nuclear disaster was almost 2-1/2 times the amount first estimated by Japanese safety regulators, the operator of the crippled plant said in a report released… Read

Tokyo Sky Tree elevators halted due to strong winds on opening day

National May. 23, 2012 - 12:15PM JST ( 53 Comments )

Strong winds forced the operators of Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower, to shut down its elevators on its opening day Tuesday, leaving some visitors stranded on a 450-meter-high observation deck. Tens of thousands… Read

Court rejects retrial for man on death row over 1961 killings

Crime May. 25, 2012 - 02:30PM JST ( 52 Comments )

A court on Friday rejected an appeal by a farmer who has spent 40 years on death row for the murder of his wife, his mistress and three other women who died after drinking poisoned… Read

5-year-old girl run over, killed by mother

National May. 21, 2012 - 12:00PM JST ( 49 Comments )

Police said Monday that a five-year-old girl was killed in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, after her mother accidentally ran her over with a car. According to police, Manami Koide, 29, hit her daughter Nanami with her… Read

Lens kits for iPhone 4S/4

New Products May. 28, 2012 - 06:25AM JST ( 3 Comments )

Elecom has three new lens kits for the iPhone 4S/4 that can be attached easily to your iPhone 4S/4, allowing you to take slightly unusual photos using telephoto, fisheye, and wide/macro photography. Each kit includes… Read

Iran may rethink 20% enrichment: spokesman

World May. 28, 2012 - 06:34AM JST ( 3 Comments )

Iran may accept to negotiate its ongoing enrichment of uranium to higher levels if the West recognizes it has the "right" to do so for peaceful purposes, its foreign ministry spokesman said on Sunday. "If… Read

Serbia, Japan, South Korea secure Olympic volleyball berths

Sports May. 28, 2012 - 06:27AM JST ( 3 Comments )

Serbia, Japan and South Korea secured berths for the London Games at a women's volleyball Olympic qualifying tournament on Sunday. Serbia beat Japan 18-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-21, 15-9 in the final match to finish in… Read

British woman held for smuggling cocaine into Bali

World May. 28, 2012 - 03:20PM JST ( 3 Comments )

A British woman was arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine into the Indonesian island of Bali, an official said Monday, and may face the death penalty under stiff anti-drug laws. Customs officials detained the woman, identified… Read

Tokyo Sky Tree opens

National May. 22, 2012 - 01:00PM JST ( 47 Comments )

Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest communications tower and second-highest building, opened on Tuesday morning. Tourism officials hope the 634-meter tower will be a big draw for visitors. There are two observation decks -- at… Read

S Korean forced laborers during Japan's colonial rule win 1st legal victory

National May. 26, 2012 - 06:50AM JST ( 47 Comments )

South Korea's government was urged Friday to show support for victims of Japan's colonial role, following a landmark legal ruling that Japanese companies should compensate conscripted Korean workers. The calls came after the Supreme Court… Read

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May. 28, 2012 - 05:56PM JST

ElJeffEnJapon, Zichi, I think you may be misguided on some of your targeting of the GE…

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May. 28, 2012 - 05:55PM JST

Did I read this right? TEPCO refused to cooperate with the Diet study? Send them an…

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May. 28, 2012 - 05:52PM JST

Sometimes you shouldn't keep your eye on the ball.

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May. 28, 2012 - 05:52PM JST

Edano is a liar, only not a very good one.

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