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[5 Jun 2011 | No Comment | ]
Earless bunny born near Fukushima nuclear power plant [VIDEO]

An earless rabbit was born near Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant, causing an online fuss, with predictions that babies in the East Asian country may soon be born with mutations.

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[26 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]
Yumeshokunin’s Misoka toothbrush lets you brush just once a day

More brushing=less plaque. But Japanese company Yumeshokunin claims it has developed a toothbrush that keeps the teeth clean all day just by brushing once.

Technology »

[8 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Researchers develop new robot for Japan’s nuclear crisis

The robot, housed in a waterproof body, has a radiation counter, 3D scanner, and on-board camera capable of panning, tilting and zooming.

World News »

[18 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Darin Furukawa: The Samurai Fundraiser (VIDEO)

Japanese-American Darin Furukawa, a volunteer for the Red Cross in L.A., dressed up as a Samurai while collecting donations to support the relief efforts in Japan.

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[14 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Japan Tries to Prevent Meltdown

Japan faces another potential crisis after a reactor at a damaged nuclear plant exploded on Monday.

World News »

[14 Mar 2011 | One Comment | ]
Malaysian newspaper apologizes over tsunami caricature

A Malaysian newspaper has publicly apologized after it sparked controversy with a cartoon depicting the popular Japanese superhero Ultraman running away from a massive tsunami.

World News »

[11 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Japanese news anchors wear hard hat while reporting

All in the name of journalism.

World News »

[11 Mar 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Facebook and Twitter users react to devastating earthquake in Japan

The 8.9 magnitude quake, which struck at 2:46 p.m. local time off the coast of Sendai north of Tokyo, rattled homes and buildings and set off a devastating tsunami that swept away cars and boats.

Technology »

[5 Feb 2011 | One Comment | ]
Nothing draws attention like a glowing giant touchscreen

Japan has one of the highest vending machine densities on the planet, so it is only natural that they would jump on the touchscreen vending machine bandwagon first.

Sports »

[28 Jan 2011 | One Comment | ]
2011 Asian Cup Final: Japan vs. Australia Live Stream (Free Online Video)

Japan defeated Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2011 Asian Cup, thanks to a brilliant left-footed volley from Tadanari Lee in the second period of extra time.

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