Bath tub racing: Extreme hygiene competit
Who'll be the last man floating? It's the Japanese laundry tub race.
Cute fox cubs make their Tokyo Zoo debuts
Three tiny fox cubs have been mesmerising visitors to a zoo in Japan.
Beer mug price is hard to swallow
One Japanese company has come up with the ultimate range of accessories for a golden summer.
UN expands sanctions against North Korea
The United Nations Security Council has approved expanded sanctions and a trade and arms embargo against North Korea.
The Skateboarding Dog: Japan's four-legge
He's fast, he's gnarly - he has bad breath.
Japanese fans welcome Transformers stars
Action-packed movie sequel starring Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf is unveiled to fans in Tokyo.
Japanese inventors unveil Pancake Robot
Inventors in Japan have created a robot that cooks pancakes
Japanese dog on a skateboard: Canine adre
His name's Bazooka and he just loves to ride his skateboard.
Amazing space: Astronaut's flying carpet
A Japanese astronaut tries out a flying carpet at zero gravity.
Underwear good enough to eat
Forget silk and lace. Think more cabbage leaves and broccoli heads.
Edible lingerie hits the catwalk
Sexy vegetable lingerie underwear
Japan suicide numbers skyrocket
More than 100 people a day took their own lives in Japan during April as the economic crisis continues to bite, police have said.
Nobody nose baby anteater's name
A Tokyo Zoo has unveiled its latest arrival - a baby anteater who is a little bit wobbly on its feet.
North Korea fires more missiles
North Korea is facing further international criticism after it reportedly fired two short-range missiles off its east coast.
UN condemns North Korea nuclear test
The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned North Korea's latest nuclear test.
Swine flu kills New York teacher
A school deputy headteacher has died after contracting swine flu in New York - the US city's first death from the virus.
'Husband-hunting' bra a right hit
Triumph is keeping abreast of Japan's singles market by making a specially-designed bra for women whose biological clocks are ticking.
Robot teacher: Japanese kids get technolo
This Is Genius has been to Tokyo to meet Robo-Teacher.
Robot teacher gives kids a lesson
Robot teacher gives Japanese kids a lesson
N Korea faces test 'consequences'
North Korea faces consequences if it goes ahead with a second nuclear test, America's special envoy to the country has said.
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