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Japan bans beef imports from Costa Rica

Japan banned beef imports from Costa Rica after it was learned that frozen ox tongue imported from the country did not meet standards set by both countries, government officials said.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 11:38 AM

Yoroku: After the Olympic 'dream'

China's mythical Yellow Emperor is considered the progenitor of the Han people.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM

Moat remains uncovered in Nara provide hints on ancient Yamato court

SAKURAI, Nara -- The remains of a large outer moat have been found near a large burial mound here, which some archeologists say may be the tomb of Queen Himiko, the ruler of the Yamatai Kingdom in ancient Japan, local education authorities said.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Editorials in Japanese newspapers split over relations with U.S.

"End-of-the-War Day"

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 11:14 AM

Gov't panel approves use of controversial drug Thalidomide for blood-cancer treatment

A Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry panel on Wednesday approved use of the sleeping drug Thalidomide, whose sales were halted more than 40 years ago, to treat a type of blood cancer.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 AM

Body found in Afghanistan believed to be of Japanese man

Japan has received information that a body believed to be that of a Japanese man has been found in Afghanistan, a Foreign Affairs Ministry official said Wednesday.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 10:35 AM

into the future ...

By George SwedeToronto, Canadainto the futureas fast as all of usthis garden snail

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 10:26 AM

Kirin unveils 'Strong Seven' beer with higher alcohol content

Kirin Breweries on Tuesday unveiled a new type of beer with 7 percent alcohol content -- higher than most beers -- in a bid to gain a bigger share of the market.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 8:46 AM

Robber flees store empty handed after riled female employee beats him

SAGA -- A robber threatened two female workers at a convenience store here with a knife, but fled after being hit by one of them, police said.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 8:22 AM

Foreign trainees injured in row with dry-cleaning firm over measly pay

KOFU -- Six Chinese female trainees at a dry-cleaning company in Yamanashi Prefecture got into a row with the company when they complained that they were being paid under the minimum wage, and three of them suffered injuries including a broken bone, it has been learned.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 7:54 AM

Artificially inseminated giant panda gives birth at Kobe zoo

KOBE -- A giant panda who got pregnant through artificial insemination at a local zoo earlier this year has given birth, officials said.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 6:03 AM

Minister's support group claimed another 24 million yen in bogus office costs

A support group for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Seiichi Ota claimed a further 24 million yen as office expenses even though the organization registered his secretary's home as its office, it has emerged.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 4:41 AM

Taliban sources claim involvement in kidnapping of Japanese agricultural worker

A Taliban spokesman has told the Mainichi that Taliban forces were responsible for the kidnapping of a Japanese nongovernmental organization member near Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 4:39 AM

Culinary capital? Michelin says Tokyo has best eats in the world, but critics dish-agree

TOKYO (AP) -- Paris might still be good if you've got a big wad of cash and want the best of the best.

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 3:37 AM

Aomori, Akita prefectures to finally define border after 140 years

The border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures on Lake Towada has been left undefined for nearly 140 years since 1871 when the domain system of the Edo Era was abolished.

Posted on August 26, 2008 at 11:58 AM

Editorial: With Beijing Olympics finished, China needs to exemplify 'harmony'

China has affirmed its standing as a great power by staging the Beijing Olympics, and its reaping of the most gold medals symbolizes its growing national might.

Posted on August 26, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Real estate shares falter after latest bankruptcy

TOKYO (AP) -- Shares of Japanese developers sank Tuesday as the property sector -- already reeling from a slew of recent bankruptcies -- headed south on news of its latest casualty.

Posted on August 26, 2008 at 11:20 AM

Stocks fall on renewed credit concerns amid lightest trading this year

TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese stocks fell Tuesday as renewed credit market concerns rattled investor sentiment in very light trading.

Posted on August 26, 2008 at 11:17 AM

In a possible climate change preview, Ghana coastal village buried by rising sea

TOTOPE, Ghana (AP) -- The old shore road to Totope is now under the sea.

Posted on August 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM

Analysis: Cue the Democrats and history, Kennedy's last hurrah

DENVER (AP) -- It was, indeed, a last hurrah.Sen. Edward M.

Posted on August 26, 2008 at 10:56 AM