Japan foreign minister says review of US troops is to ensure sustainable US military presenceOctober 7th, 2009 Japan: US troop review needed for sustainabilityTOKYO — Japan's new foreign minister said Wednesday he wants to review the deployment of U.S. troops in Japan to ease the burden on the people of Okinawa, where many U.S.
Conservation groups says 70 captured dolphins in Japanese town set free over weekendSeptember 14th, 2009 Conservationists say 70 dolphins in Japan releasedTOKYO — A Japanese fishing town that holds a well-known annual hunt to kill and sell dolphins for meat has released 70 of the animals from its first catch of the season following an international outcry, a conservationist group said Tuesday. The outcry has been growing against the hunt in Taiji, western Japan, since an award-winning American documentary "The Cove" this year showed dolphins being herded into an inlet and killed by fishermen with spears.
French official questions Apple representative about reports of iPhone 'explosions'August 28th, 2009 France questions Apple about shattering iPhonesPARIS — Apple sought to reassure the French government on Friday that several recent cases of iPhones cracking and allegedly shattering were not caused by product defects, but were the result of improper handling by users. The secretary of state for trade and consumer affairs Herve Novelli met with Apple France's financial director Michel Coulomb to discuss the issue and possible measures, according to Novelli's office.
The 4 projects developed by Singularity University's first class of studentsAugust 28th, 2009 Singularity University students' projectsThe four projects developed by students at Singularity University this summer:
Gettaround: The team's iPhone application works with technology in cars to let people rent their autos out when they're not using them. Renters would be able to see on their iPhones where available cars are located, and unlock and start them through the device.
Auburn University veterinary student studying in Japan vanishes during trip to ThailandJuly 28th, 2009 Ala. student vanishes during trip to ThailandAUBURN, Ala. — An Auburn University veterinary student has vanished during a sightseeing trip to Thailand, and officials from the Alabama school are in Tokyo trying to find him.
UW-Madison says new Google deal will expand public access to library collectionJuly 10th, 2009 UW-Madison: New Google deal boosts access to booksMADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison says a new agreement with Google will expand public access to its library collection.
8th century Islamic vase found in JapanJuly 7th, 2009 TOKYO - Shards of an Islamic ceramic vase have been excavated at the former site of Heijokyo palace, in Japan, dating back to the 8th century, making it the oldest uncovered in Japan. According to a report in the Asahi Shimbun, the 19 pieces of what is believed to be a vase more than 50 centimeters tall date back to the late eighth century, about 100 years earlier than Islamic ceramics found in Fukuoka Prefecture.
UN ambassador says US keeping close tabs on suspected North Korean arms shipJune 28th, 2009 UN ambassador: US closely monitoring NKorean shipWASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says the U.S.
Japanese university giving pupils iPhones to monitor classroom attendanceMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Hundreds of students of a top Japanese university are getting sat-nav iPhones, so that it's easier to track them down in case they skip classes. Usually, students fake attendance by getting friends to answer proxy roll-call or hand in signed attendance cards.
Now, iPhone's 'My QuitLine' app helps smokers kick the buttApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers interested in quitting the habit can now get some serious help from their iPhones - a new free application of the smart phone provides a live quitline coach and uses live text to advice on how to kick the butt. Developed by The George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) and the National Tobacco Cessation Collaborative (NTCC), "My QuitLine" app also provides evidence-based treatment for quitting.
American Rhodes reaches 450 homers in JapanApril 26th, 2009 Rhodes reaches 450 homers in JapanKOBE, Japan — American Tuffy Rhodes has become the 12th player in Japanese professional baseball to hit 450 home runs. Rhodes hit a solo homer in the fourth inning Sunday for his 450th, then added a three-run shot in the fifth and a two-run homer in the eighth to lead the Orix Buffaloes to an 11-3 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters.
Italy's Rossi to start Japan GP from poleApril 25th, 2009 Rossi to start Japan GP from poleMOTEGI, Japan — Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy will start Sunday's MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan from pole position after Saturday's qualifying was canceled because of heavy rain. Rossi had the fastest time in Friday's free practice and the result of that session will determine the grid for the race at the 4.8-kilometer (3 mile) Motegi circuit.
Italian Rossi fastest in practice for Japan GPApril 24th, 2009 Rossi fastest in practice for Japan GPMOTEGI, Japan — Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy clocked the fastest time Friday in the first free practice for Sunday's MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan. Rossi, who finished second to Australia's Casey Stoner in the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix last week, had 1 minute, 48.545 seconds on a Yamaha on the last practice lap of the day at the 4.8-kilometer (3 mile) Motegi circuit.
Zhang, Flatt solid as US wins World Team Trophy figure skatingApril 18th, 2009 US wins World Team Trophy figure skatingTOKYO — Caroline Zhang and Rachael Flatt put in strong performances to help the United States win the figure skating World Team Trophy on Saturday. Zhang, the 2007 world junior champion, finished third in the women's free skate while Flatt placed fourth to secure the win for the American skaters.
Moderate quake hits JapanFebruary 16th, 2009 TOKYO - A moderate quake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted northern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Tuesday. The focus of the quake, which occurred at 9.13 p.m.
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