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Japan is preparing to launch its new rocket called Epsilon, which will put research satellite SPRINT-A into orbit to observe Mars and Venus.

The problem of the skirt - at least the long, voluminous skirt, as demonstrated in Nicole Roerick 's Morose Beauty - is one of access.

Bigger than Hiroshima: Monster tornado measuring 17 miles long and 1.3 miles wide was 600 TIMES more powerful than atomic bomb as NASA releases images of twister from space Wind speed, air moisture, temperature and timing all came together to create the perfect storm, which left at least 24 dead, including nine children, and some 237 injured ... (more)

The video that one Oklahoma man recorded from a parking lot on Monday shows the moment when the deadly storm formed into the destructive twister.

Tokyo, May 21 : "The Land of the Rising Sun" - Japan - attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world.

Japan's government is looking into re-opening official talks with North Korea to resolve questions over the abductions of Japanese citizens decades ago, raising concerns among allies who fear Tokyo's focus on that issue might weaken efforts to rein in Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.

Four Japanese academics held a press conference in Busan on Tuesday to announce their support of Korea's sovereignty over the Dokdo islets.

China Jiangsu Commodities Exhibition 2013 kicked off on Tuesday in the western Japanese commercial city of Osaka, attracting more than 160 firms and manufacturers from the Chinese coastal province.The three-day event, held in "MyDome Osaka," a major exhibition hall in central Osaka, is mainly organized by the Japan-China Economic Relations and ... (more)

The corporation provides financial assistance, technology development and technical support to oil and natural gas and metal companies in Japan.

All Nippon Airways , the Japan's largest airlines, has announced plans to serve Ramen Noodles to its passengers from June 1, 2013.

Contributing writers include Danny Abosch , Avi Amon, Nikko Benson , Landon Braverman, John Carden, Jason Carlson, Ashley Chapman, Thirza Defoe, Nolan Doran, Jesse Goldman, John Grimmett , Kiran Gupta, Julia Gytri, Benjamin Halstead, Derek P. Hassler, Jiyoung Kim, KiYun Kim, Sujin Kim, Yan Li, Teresa Lotz, Daphny Maman, Collin Martin, Naomi Matlow, ... (more)

The number of new condominiums put on the market in the greater Tokyo area in April fell 2.8 percent from a year earlier to 4,093 units, the first decline in two months, the Real Estate Economic Institute said Monday.

Officials at Yokohama City Hall said Monday the city has reduced the number of children on nursery school waiting lists to zero from 179 as of April 1, meeting its 2010 target of doing so in three years.

While Japanese noodle fanatics have been gawking over artisanal ramen joints, another type of noodle business has been growing, albeit at a much quieter pace, within Los Angeles.

The Hotel Route Inn Ena in Ena in Gifu Prefecture is part of the nationwide Route Inn chain.

The Miyazaki Culture Park is a large public space with wide grass lawns, fountains, mountain art sculptures, a walking/jogging path, a cherry tree avenue and various large trees of special note.

Legend Award winner Michael Jackson poses with his award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at the Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.

Former South Korean comfort woman Kil Un-ock, centre, who was forced to serve for the Japanese troops as a sexual slave during World War II, shouts slogans during a rally against the recent comment of Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto.

Top: Past RI President Luis Giay , RI President Sakuji Tanaka , and Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Wilfrid J. Wilkinson placed wreaths in Hiroshima Memorial Park during the third Rotary Global Peace Forum 17 May.

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