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St. Paul students leave Thailand, arrive in Japan

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:51:38 GMT

Students from St. Paul's Northwestern College are safely out of Thailand. The group, a cultural studies team on a two-month trip to several countries, was stranded for a time when anti-government protesters ...

Clinton urges Asians to give more

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:16:06 GMT

Asia is less likely to be hit hard by the global economic downturn because governments in the region took action to correct their financial systems in response to the crippling 1997-98 crisis, former President ...

U.S., Japanese officials meet on base hosting

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:41:21 GMT

Leaders of local governments hosting U.S. military facilities in Japan held their first meeting on Wednesday with officials of both the Japanese and U.S. governments to discuss issues concerning base-hosting ...

Turning Japanese: Attack of the Superfans

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:10:49 GMT

Meet Mika. She works day and night so she can hang out with her favourite band, the Kaiser Chiefs.

U.S. sees way forward on N.Korea nuclear talks: Hill

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:09:05 GMT

The top U.S. negotiator for multilateral talks on ending Pyongyang's nuclear program said on Tuesday he saw a way forward at the next meeting, but details on verification must still be clarified.

Ford Nov. sales drop 30 pct., Toyota falls 34 pct.

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:33:06 GMT

Ford says its November U.S. light vehicle sales tumbled 31 percent amid a continued slump in consumer spending and tight credit markets.

Japanese schoolgirl signs pro baseball contract

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:11:26 GMT

A 16-year-old Japanese girl signed with a regional baseball team Tuesday, becoming the country's first female professional baseball player.

Japan's Ban new musical director in German city of Regensburg

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:10:55 GMT

Japanese conductor Tetsuro Ban has been appointed new musical director of the main theatre in the southern Germany city of Regensburg, it was announced Monday.

Head speed conceptVeloNews diarist Barry Wicks travels to Japan to check out the 'cross scene.

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:08:41 GMT

Rain drops fall heavily on my jacket as I weave my way through throngs of haughtily dressed Japanese women, each staring disapprovingly at me though their transparent Hello Kitty umbrellas, as they go about ...

Japanese Royalty visit Sri Lanka Cultural Heritage Exhibition in Tokyo

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:05:06 GMT

Saturday, November 29, 2008, 7:25 GMT, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Nov 29, Colombo: Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Cultural Heritage Exhibition ...

Suzuki Shares Drop on Concern About India's Economy After Terror Attacks

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:55:48 GMT

Suzuki Motor Corp. , the largest automaker in India, fell the most in three weeks in Tokyo on concern last week's terrorist attack in Mumbai will worsen the country's economic slowdown.

Wii Tops Seven Million in Japan

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:47:17 GMT

November 26, 2008 - The Wii continues to plow through the million milestones across the Pacific.

Golf: Song clings onto lead at Japan LPGA Tour C'ship

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:30:55 GMT

Song Bo Bae clung onto her overnight lead after a second straight 1-under-par 71 kept the South Korean one shot clear heading into the final round of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday.

Revamp of voting districts thorny

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:17:02 GMT

The contorted legislative districts of the San Gabriel Valley may be a thing of the past, thanks to the narrow passage of Proposition 11.

Japanese garden is paradise of serenity, tradition

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:03:07 GMT

For an uplifting spiritual and horticultural experience, be sure to put the UCLA Hannah Carter Japanese Garden on your "Places to See Before I Die" list.

'Japan should step up, lead diplomatic agenda with U.S.'

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:11:20 GMT

The U.S.-Japan relationship could advance from its current "golden age" to a "platinum age" if Japan adopts a proactive approach toward diplomacy and takes the initiative on major policy issues such as security ...

Jefferson College: Japanese student first international student to receive leadership award

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:58:54 GMT

Masashige Hayashi is not an ordinary Jefferson College student. Yes, he is not from around these parts, but that is not what makes him exceptional, according to Stacy Dean, the school's international student ...

'Muslims everywhere, South Asians must condemn Mumbai attacks'

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:57:37 GMT

Carrying banner headlines on the Mumbai terror attacks for the past two days, sections of Dhaka media have pointed to the danger lurking not only before India, or Pakistan, that witnessed similar attacks, but ...

Well-known Japanese architect pays first visit to Vietnam,

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:45:56 GMT

The National Convention Hall had no empty seat last night. Young architects and thousands of architecture students took advantage of the opportunity to learn about the experiences of and new trends in modern ...

188 Japan martyrs beatified

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:30:24 GMT

NAGASAKI The Roman Catholic Church on Monday held its first ever beatification ceremony in Japan, honoring 188 people who were executed centuries ago because of their religious beliefs.

RP, Japan ink air deal to increase flights

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:24:34 GMT

The Philippines and Japan signed a new air services agreement on Thursday night to allow more commercial flights between the two countries.

101 dead, more than 300 wounded in Mumbai terror attacks

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:20:46 GMT

Nearly a full day after a series of terror attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai began Wednesday night, leaving at least 125 people dead and as many as 337 wounded, gunfire is still ringing from targeted ...

Mizuno Opposed Bank of Japan's Interest-Rate Cut in October, Minutes Show

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:52:28 GMT

Bank of Japan board member Atsushi Mizuno voted against the Oct. 31 decision to cut interest rates, saying the central bank should focus on measures to promote the flow of money through the financial system, ...

Sharp, Italy's Enel discussing solar venture

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:35:51 GMT

Sharp and Italy's largest utility company Enel will set up a European joint venture to produce solar panels -- a move that highlights the Japanese electronics company's ambitions in this key green business.

Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2008

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:03:13 GMT

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: People who use the Internet to self-diagnosis health problems often mistakenly end up thinking they have a ...

Business leaders urge more Japan-EU economic ties

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:26:03 GMT

Business leaders urge more Japan-EU economic ties 1/2 European Business Council in Japan Chairman Richard Collasse speaks during a press conference about the EBC annual report in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Nov.

Eating Worms For Sex On Japanese Trains

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:54:30 GMT

Will Cliff outlive all his fans and be reduced to praying for rain at Wimbledon's covered centre court? If we've learned anything from the Fritzl story it is that his were uniquely Austrian crimes Up and down ...

Why won't polar bears mate? They're both female

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:48:07 GMT

Puzzled Japanese zookeepers have cleared up a mystery over a lack of chemistry between a couple of polar bears as both turn out to be female, a Japanese zoo said Wednesday.

Japan Restaurant Uses Monkeys as Waiters

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:54:56 GMT

A restaurant in Japan is swinging into action--- to guard against a recession. It's changing the face of customer service--- with a little monkey business.That's right when you order a beer at the Kayabuki ...

1 killed, 4 injured in Japanese ship explosion

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:55:38 GMT

One people was killed and four other were injured in an explosion which broke out in a ship-building factory in Japan Tuesday, local police reported.

Europe s Highest Railway Station - How Do You Say That In Japanese?

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:20:28 GMT

The strangest questions can cross your mind sometimes, such as how do you wish someone "Good day!" in Japanese? That would have been nice to know as the carriage door closed and passengers looked for seats on ...

Jessica Alba and Brad Pitt are Asia's ideal Christmas dates

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:42:47 GMT

Actor Brad Pitt and Fantastic Four star Jessica Alba are the celebrities Asians would most like to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas, according to a survey released Tuesday.

Man wanted 'surprised looks'

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:14:32 GMT

A 35-year-old man was arrested for scattering about 200 mealworms in a train in western Japan because he wanted to see surprised looks on female passengers' faces, a Japanese daily said on Tuesday.

FTP to Launch Body Bar Products in Japan

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:38:27 GMT

World-class Body Bar Trainers will Lead Conference BOULDER, Colo. - November 24, 2008 - Body Bar Systems, Inc., a premier fitness company specializing in products and educational tools for fitness enthusiasts ...

Japanese PM lauds Bush

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:10:53 GMT

LIMA: Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on Saturday lauded outgoing US President George W Bush for strengthening the countries' alliance and forging personal ties with Japanese leaders.

FDA: Epilepsy drug may be risky for Asians

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:37:28 GMT

Treatment with certain epilepsy drugs may expose some Asian patients to serious skin reactions, federal health officials warned Monday.

Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art in Japan

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:06:20 GMT

Chinese artist Wang Linxu from Beijing, capital of China, looks at a piece of work of Hirayama Ikuo at Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan, on Nov.

Stomach Ulcer Bug Causes Bad Breath

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:44:53 GMT

For the first time, scientists have found Helicobacter pylori living in the mouths of people who are not showing signs of stomach disease.

Minorities fear trend from California gay marriage ban

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:13:24 GMT

California's gay marriage ban could open the door to legal discrimination against unpopular groups if the state Supreme Court allows the voter-approved measure to stand, blacks, Latinos, Asians and other ...

Police arrest man in knife attacks

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:48:51 GMT

Takeshi Koizumi is transported to the Metropolitan Police Department early Sunday.

Japan's anime guru wants manga-loving PM to keep quiet

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:37:04 GMT

Japanese animation guru Hayao Miyazaki wishes one of his industry's most famous fans -- the prime minister -- would just keep quiet about his avowed love of manga comic books.

Sumo: Hakuho wins Kyushu tournament

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:48:53 GMT

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho defeated Mongolian compatriot Ama in a deciding bout Sunday to win the Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

Japan slips into recession, G20 fails to inspire

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:50:03 GMT

Reuters, Tokyo Japan unexpectedly sank into recession in the third quarter, even before it felt the full force of the financial crisis, putting more pressure on world leaders to deliver on a promised global ...

Japan s embattled PM bows apologizes in wake of criticism

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:43:15 GMT

Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on Friday bowed to criticism of his brief tenure in office but lashed out at the opposition for boycotting key debates in parliament.

Japan exports mark biggest decline in 7 years

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:19:37 GMT

A man is silhouetted at an observatory in Tokyo, Japan yesterday as Mount Fuji is seen in the background.

5 Japanese Style Gardens

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:45:36 GMT

Horton, Jennifer. "5 Japanese Style Gardens." 04 April 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008.