Obokata rejects allegations of misconduct

Dr. Haruko Obokata held a news conference in Osaka on Wednesday, flanked by two legal representatives.The young scientis...

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Tokyo police drill for Obama visit

Tokyo police are getting ready to welcome U.S. President Barack Obama to Japan, by conducting emergency drills.Police re...

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Stem cell scientist appeals fraud finding

A young Japanese scientist at the heart of a scandal over stem cell research is appealing accusations of fraud.Dr. Haruk...

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Waseda probes science theses in wake of stem cell scandal

An elite Japan university is probing all scientific doctoral theses in the wake of a scandal over stem cell research. Wa...

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Japan, Australia seal free trade deal

Japan and Australia have agreed on a broad free trade deal.Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott was in Tokyo to meet J...

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Polar bear cub struts his stuff

One day he’ll be huge and fearsome, but for the moment he’s cute and cuddly.A polar bear cub born at a zoo in Japan is f...

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Imperial cherry blossom road opened for Emperor’s 80th birthday

People in Tokyo are getting their first look at an imperial secret.To commemorate the Japanese emperor’s 80th birthday, ...

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Kennedy: Japanese women key to economy

Japanese women’s rights are getting a boost from Caroline Kennedy.The U.S. Ambassador to Japan spoke at an event organiz...

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Minor tsunami reaches Japan

A minor tsunami was observed in Pacific coastal areas of Japan in the wake of the massive earthquake that struck Chile o...

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Chile tsunami headed for Japan

A tsunami generated by yesterday’s earthquake in Chile is crossing the Pacific and is forecast to hit Japan early Thursd...

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