Pedrosa win marred by tragedy at Misano

Pedrosa win marred by tragedy at Misano

Dani Pedrosa achieved victory in today’s San Marino MotoGP race but the event was dominated by the tragic death of Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa, who passed away after an accident during the Moto2 race.

Tamagawa University’s  LED-based Plant Factory

Tamagawa University’s LED-based Plant Factory

Dr. Hiroyuki Watanabe, professor of Graduate School of Agriculture, focus on photoreaction in plants and light-controlled plant cultivation system using monochromatic light of LEDs.

Japan’s Ramen Robot

Japan’s Ramen Robot

The industrial Japanese robot maker Aisei opened Fa-men, a noodle shop in Nagoya where two robot arms work as hi-tech chefs that feed and entertain customers.

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The Spaniard Dani Pedrosa scored his third victory of the season, in front of the MotoGP rookie Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo.

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Akihabara Blood Donation Center

Free wifi, figure display cases, manga and movies to help people feel comfortable.

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Tokyo Wedding Collection 2010 Autumn/Winter

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Yokohama EV Concept

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Jorge Lorenzo won the Sunday’s Czech Grand Prix at Brno to extend his overall championship lead with his seventh victory of the season.

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Robotech 2010

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Tokyo’s Korean Town

Japanese fans of South Korean actors and singers visit Okubo district.

Sports

Victory for Lorenzo

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Toyota’s Prius: Japan’s top-seller

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Travel

Discovering Saitama

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Tokyo Concours d’Elegance 2010

Fifty classic cars are on display at the Odaiba district, July 22 to July 25.

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The Japanese ‘Trainee’ System

In 2009, 27 foreign trainees (ODA program) died from overwork.

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