World Students of the weird and wonderful Myths, folklore and unusual beliefs are the source of intense interest for many, so much so that they choose to study them academically. We take a 06/06/2014
World Living history to learn and retain it Memorising lists of historical facts and figures is increasingly a thing of the past, as teachers explore new ways of making history lessons more 23/05/2014
Japan International Court of Justice judges revoke Japan's whaling permit Japan’s whaling programme in seas near Antarctica is not for scientific purposes, judges at the U.N.‘s highest court ruled on Monday, agreeing with 31/03/2014
business planet Turning Japanese: European SMEs' eastern 'Gateway' to new markets With Japan being Europe’s third largest trade partner, and with the Japanese authorities prioritising energy efficiency in the aftermath of the 21/03/2014
Japan Watch: Japanese footballers in touching tribute to tsunami victims Footballers from Japanese side Sanfrecce Hiroshima celebrated a goal with a touching tribute to victims of the 2011 tsunami. The players, with the 11/03/2014
World Faces From Fukushima ‘Silent Disasters’ visits Fukushima on the occasion of the third anniversary of Japan’s earthquake-tsunami. Euronews reporter Chris Cummins takes up 07/03/2014
World Fukushima: bullet train to ghost town There is no smell, the properties set back from the road give the impression of affluent respectability. Take a closer look and it begins to dawn 07/03/2014
Japan Fresh footage of moments around alleged slaughter of up to 65 dolphins in Japan Fresh footage has emerged of the moments before and after the alleged slaughter of up to 65 dolphins in Japan. The video, shot by activists Sea 29/01/2014
Japan Infants do fake cry to get attention study shows Most parents believe that a baby’s cry is a distress call alerting them to a problem. But according to a new study conducted by Japanese researchers 20/01/2014
Japan Japan: New volcanic island grows, connects to older island as eruption continues A new, growing islet off Tokyo in the Pacific Island has connected to an older Japanese island. Volcanic activity on the landmass is still underway 27/12/2013
China Oil reserves ignite the explosive issue of sovereignty in the East China Sea China- Japan relations 20/12/2013
musica Hélène Grimaud plays Brahms in Japan Concerto Number One for Piano and Orchestra by Johannes Brahms is the piece Hélène Grimaud chose to perform on her tour in Japan, a country the 05/12/2013
Japan Japanese toast Beaujolais Nouveau by bathing in new vintage For most it’s a chance to taste a new vintage and toast a cultural tradition. But while the French and other nationalities sit back and sip this 22/11/2013
Japan [Video] New volcanic island appears off the coast of Japan An underwater volcanic eruption has created a new island in the Pacific ocean, Japan’s coast guard and meteorological agency have reported. It is 21/11/2013
Japan Spectacular: 'Jetman' Yves Rossi flies past Mount Fuji in Japan Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy has completed a flight near the iconic Japanese landmark, Mount Fuji, in his custom-built jet suit, his first such flight 06/11/2013
Japan First Egyptian sumo wrestler reaches sport’s elite division The first professional sumo wrestler from Africa or the Arab region continued his meteoric rise with his promotion Monday to the sport’s elite 29/10/2013
Japan Sebastian Vettel wins Japanese Formula One Grand Prix Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday but was made to wait for his fourth successive Formula One title after Ferrari’s 13/10/2013
Japan Japan angry with Le Canard Enchaine over Fukushima Tokyo 2020 cartoon Japan has hit out over a French newspaper’s cartoon showing deformed sumo wrestlers at Fukushima nuclear plant. The piece – which appeared in the 12/09/2013
Japan Tokyo chosen to host 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo has been chosen as the host city of the 2020 Olympics. The Japanese capital, which is the world’s largest metropolitan area in the world and 07/09/2013
World Back to School Blues After the long summer break, some children and even some parents dread the first day back at school. What is the reason behind this feeling and what 06/09/2013
Japan Speaking robot has sent to the space from Japan He is only 34 centimetres tall and weighs just one kilo, but he’s going to be launched into space. Kirobo, a knee-high talking robot, rocketed off 05/08/2013
USA Caroline Kennedy to be named US ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy is to be named US ambassador to Japan, according to an announcement made by Barack Obama on Wednesday July 24. Japan and the 25/07/2013
Japan Happy birthday Mario! Mario, Nintendo’s flagship character is celebrating his 32nd birthday. He first appeared in a videogame on July 9 1981, in the original Donkey Kong 08/07/2013
Japan Amazon hires goats for office landscaping Internet retailer Amazon Japan reported a problem this week at their Gifu Prefecture distribution centre: the grass was too long. But rather than 05/07/2013
World My nursery is different Most kindergartens have push chairs and parents’ cars parked at the front, but things are a little different at one in Georgia. A Yakovlev 42 jet 14/06/2013
World How IT is boosting education In the modern world education is increasingly technological. From sophisticated robotics engineering to tablets in schools, all around the world 07/06/2013
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