New robot version can move on broken ground and recognize voices.
Japan’s ruling party aims to halve debt
PM Naoto Kan announced a plan to halve Japan’s debt in six years.
Ginowan mayor discuss U.S. base issue
Mayor Yoichi Iha has long led a campaign to rid his town of the U.S. air base.
Robot Baby Teaches Parenting Skills
Tokyo University robot baby designed to better understand human development.
‘Baron’ the sea lion plays football
Special attraction during FIFA’s World Cup at Shinagawa’s Aqua Stadium.
South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup
Starts on June 11 at Johannesburg with Mexico versus South Africa.
Peter Bethune pleads guilty to four charges
Two-year in prison requested for the anti-whaling activist.
Fatal car accident on Nihonbashi river
50-year-old man died at the hospital after crashing through a bridge in Chiyoda-ku.
Nissan launches new compact crossover Juke
Nissan introduced the ‘Juke’ at its headquarters in Yokohama.
Mizuho Fukushima & Kiyomi Tsujimoto
Two leaders of the SDP shared their thoughts on the political situation.
Japan’s New Prime Minister Unveils Cabinet
Yukio Edano, Koichiro Gemba, Shinji Tarutoko enter new Cabinet.
Dani Pedrosa wins Italian Grand Prix
Dani Pedrosa won his first seasonal victory; Rossi broke his leg in practice.
Japan’s Kan to name Renho reform minister
Ex-model and TV talent is first Cabinet member with Chinese origins.
Tokyo Open 2010 Bodybuilding
Mix of 116 male / female bodybuilders in the competition on Sunday.
Naoto Kan elected Japan’s new PM
The ruling DPJ picked Kan as its new chief, following Hatoyama’s resignation.
Mammals: Diversity in Terrestrial Life
On display: 280 stuffed specimens, fossils and skeletons of mammals.
Shinji Tarutoko: Japan PM Candidate
Tarutoko said he would run for the party leader to replace PM Hatoyama.
