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Babe Ruth and the Nippon Ham Fighters Babe Ruth and the Nippon Ham Fighters
NBC's baseball announcers make stuff up about both. And insult West Virginia for good measure.
King Kaufman Aug 20, 2008
A new use for stem cells: Breast augmentation A new use for stem cells: Breast augmentation
Enterprising doctors have figured out a way to use a woman's own stem cells to make her boobs look bigger.
Catherine Price Aug 19, 2008
"No fear, no regret" "No fear, no regret"
In the men's team gymnastics final, no one lost.
Gary Kamiya Aug 12, 2008
Granny and the real doll Granny and the real doll
Older Japanese women with a hankering for grandchildren get their own adorable, stuffed companions.
Logan Scherer Jul 2, 2008
The way of the samurai The way of the samurai
From the battle of Sekigahara to rice paddies, video games, MySpace and YouTube, this 16th century warrior will live on forever.
Andrew Leonard Jun 25, 2008
Meet the Japanese Brando Meet the Japanese Brando
Little known outside his homeland, haunted hero-villain Tatsuya Nakadai spans the best years, and greatest films, of Japan's postwar cinema boom.
Andrew O'Hehir Jun 21, 2008
U.S. aircraft carrier "propa-manga" U.S. aircraft carrier "propa-manga"
As the nuclear-powered George Washington sails toward Japan, the Navy attempts to win Japanese hearts and minds with a comic book.
Andrew Leonard Jun 16, 2008
Japan's unwanted low-fat diet Japan's unwanted low-fat diet
Two years ago, Japan had too much milk. But today, butter is suddenly a scarce commodity. The global food crisis strikes again.
Andrew Leonard Apr 23, 2008
The Asiatic vs. Italian fake hair showdown The Asiatic vs. Italian fake hair showdown
When Japan annexed Korea, wigmakers across the world felt the ripples
Andrew Leonard Apr 11, 2008
The "War and Peace" of "Space Invaders" The "War and Peace" of "Space Invaders"
Please, I beg of you -- don't press that button! You have no idea of the heartbreak you will wreak
Andrew Leonard Mar 20, 2008
A cellphone in every pocket A cellphone in every pocket
Very soon, half the humans on the planet will own a mobile phone. What comes next?
Andrew Leonard Feb 8, 2008
This blade slices, it dices This blade slices, it dices
Top chefs adore them, Rachael Ray sells them, so what's the big fuss about Japanese knives?
By Harris Salat Feb 1, 2008
Hot desi action and animated Japanese disco folk Hot desi action and animated Japanese disco folk
Pop culture: As global as you want it to be.
Andrew Leonard Dec 12, 2007
Save the forests! Stuff chopsticks in your bra Save the forests! Stuff chopsticks in your bra
The "My Chopsticks Bra" aims to cure Japan of its addiction to disposable utensils
Andrew Leonard Nov 8, 2007
Sayonara, Shinzo Abe Sayonara, Shinzo Abe
The prime minister of Japan is resigning. Will his successor be the great-great-grandson of the "Bismarck of Japan"?
Andrew Leonard Sep 12, 2007
A plague of bloodsuckers A plague of bloodsuckers
In Japan, reforestation, population decline and global warming have set off a land leech invasion.
Andrew Leonard Sep 7, 2007
Conversations: Steven Okazaki Conversations: Steven Okazaki
The filmmaker behind "White Light Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki" shares the survivors' stories he explores in his devastating documentary. An interview and podcast.
By Andrew O'Hehir Aug 6, 2007
Death strip Death strip
A controversial graphic novel from Japan -- banned in China -- has inspired a hit movie and much fan fiction. Will thrill-starved U.S. readers get hooked?
By Douglas Wolk Jul 26, 2007
Architectures of pink tentacles Architectures of pink tentacles
Are there dots that need connecting between slot machines and Japanese robot drummers?
Andrew Leonard Jul 24, 2007
The piston ring earthquake The piston ring earthquake
The big quake in Niigata closes automaker production lines, but opens a window into the history of technological commercialization in Japan.
Andrew Leonard Jul 19, 2007
The true story of Ah Q and semiconductors The true story of Ah Q and semiconductors
A Japanese university hopes invoking the memory of a famous Chinese writer will help attract top engineering talent.
Andrew Leonard Jul 17, 2007
Groping toward gender equality Groping toward gender equality
The bodyguard for Japan's gender equity minister is accused of drunkenly molesting woman on train.
Carol Lloyd Jul 5, 2007
Japanese history lessons Japanese history lessons
It's OK to downplay the Nanjing massacre or coercion of "comfort women." But mess with Hiroshima and you're gone
Andrew Leonard Jul 3, 2007
Breast cancer prevention, "Peeing Toms" and more Breast cancer prevention, "Peeing Toms" and more
A New Zealand man snaps pictures of women in the bathroom, breast-feeding may help prevent cancer, and comfort women did, indeed, exist.
Catherine Price Apr 17, 2007
Japan's PM apologizes to WWII sex slaves -- kind of Japan's PM apologizes to WWII sex slaves -- kind of
News reports conflict over whether Prime Minister Abe's apology was sincere or just another denial of responsibility.
Page Rockwell Mar 26, 2007
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