Naoto Kan became the second Japanese prime minister to visit the iconic World War II battlefield of Iwo Jima Tuesday. He came to pay his respects to the more than 21,000 Japanese soldiers who lost their lives on the Pacific …
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Who Needs Mars: Japanese Probe Reaches Venus
People keep buzzing about water on the moon, and missions to mars – not to mention arsenic-based life forms – but Japan has instead chosen the second planet from the sun as the test location for their first orbiting probe.
World Cup Odds: Here’s Who Will Likely Be Awarded 2018 and 2022
If they say a week’s a long time in politics then it’s surely an eternity when it comes to the machinations involved in landing a coveted World Cup in soccer.
Disaster-Proof: Japan Endures 6.9 Quake
A deep, 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coast of Japan today, jolting buildings as far as downtown Tokyo, several hundred kilometers north of the seism’s epicenter. But ever prepared for heavy tremblors, the Land …
Japanese Yakuza Boss Arrested, Power Struggle to Follow
A leader of Japan’s organized crime ring was brought in on extortion charges Thursday, say authorities. It’s kind of like when they nabbed Al Capone, only with more tattoos.
Say Cheese: iPhone App Takes Food Pictures, Counts Calories
One of the great things about eating fatty foods sans a pesky calorie label is not knowing exactly how many grams of sugar you’re inhaling. Everyone knows that if you don’t know the calories, they don’t count! Japan’s NTT …
Treading the Circuit Boards: Robot Actress Takes to the Stage
A life-like robot called Geminoid F makes its acting debut in Japan. Does this spell the end for “real” performers?
The Dangerous World of Black Market Tuna
The world of sought-after underground commodities including diamonds, precious metals and illegal drugs now has another contraband member: black market tuna.
Domino’s Pizza To Pay $31,000 for One Hour of Work
Too good to be true, or shameless promotional item that NewsFeed has totally fallen for?
If It’s Thursday, It Must Mean Toyota Is Recalling Cars
Actually, if the day of the week ends in a ‘y,’ that headline still pretty much works.
Reading While Eating for October 19: Sumo Wrestlers and A Cappella Singers
It’s Tuesday, the grumpiest day of the week. Cheer up by reading about crazy candidates and Kanye West.
Swiss Finish World’s Longest Tunnel: What Are The World’s Top Tunnels?
Switzerland today celebrated the completion of the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world. What’s its competition?