Japan

Japan's Ex-finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa Found Dead

Michael Santo — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:13:37 -0500

Japan's former finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa, who was forced to resign over his apparently drunken behavior earlier this year, has been found dead at his home. He was 56.

Toddler Survives Being Run Over by Train in Japan

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:24:13 -0500

A Japanese toddler is lucky to be alive after straying onto railroad tracks in Suzaka City. The 15 month old toddler suffered only from scratches after a train came to a halt on top of her, according to police and rescuers.

Bear Shot After Attacking Tourists In Japan

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:26:49 -0500

According to Japanese news agency Kyodo, a black bear attacked and assaulted nine tourists in a bus terminal in Central Japan. It happened this afternoon according to Japanese Times.

Japan's 2009 Election Results In Opposition Win

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:04:21 -0500

For the opposition to be come the winner of the 2009 Japanese elections was already expected. Here we go now, the opposition win is the result of the 2009 Japanese elections.

Little League World Series 2009 Results from Day Three

Denise Clay — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:28:57 -0500

Day three of the Little League World Series 2009 results in another day of thrilling games. Ten of the sixteen teams playing for the world championship hit the field on Sunday. As with day two, the games did not disappoint those in the stands or watching on ESPN.

Japan Awaits This Year's Giant Jellyfish Invasion

Michael Santo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:11:23 -0500

For the third time since 2005, giant Nomura's jellyfish are set to descend on the Sea of Japan. These huge predators will once again wreak havoc on coastal villages.

Summer Serenades in New York City

North-South Concerts — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:25:04 -0500

Max Lifchitz and the grammy nominated North/South Chamber Orchestra premiere five new works by composers from Canada, Japan, Mexico and the US on Tuesday, June 9 at 8 PM.

Metal Baggage Container Sucked Into 747 Engine at LAX

Michael Santo — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:21:33 -0500

On Monday, as a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 backed away from a gate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), an unusual type of accident occurred, as empty baggage cart container was sucked into one of its engines, authorities said.

U.S. Child Isolated In Japan For Testing Swine Flu Positive

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 03 May 2009 06:42:05 -0500

U.S. officials say an American baby is isolated after arriving in Tokyo from the U.S. with a fever has tested negative for swine flu. Authorities said Sunday the baby had a seasonal flu, not the new strain of swine flu that is spreading globally.

Asian Nations Alert to Swine Flu Dangers

Michael Santo — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:22:15 -0500

Asian nations, already concerned over avian flu, went on high alert on Sunday, as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the swine flu outbreak occurring mostly in Mexico a public health emergency with the potential of becoming a global pandemic.

Japan Prepares Ships Ahead of North Korean Rocket Launch

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:25:53 -0500

Japan deployed three guided missile destroyers Saturday with orders to shoot down any debris from a North Korean rocket that might stray into Japanese airspace.

Mount Asama Erupts in Japan

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:42 -0600

Some have called it as minor erruption (such as United Press International), but Mount Asama, one of Japan's most active volcanos, spewed ash and smoke up to 2000 metres into the air in an eruption early today.

BBC writes that "Residents living within a 4km radius of the mountain have been urged to be cautious.