The hedgehog cafe
If cat, rabbit, and even snake-themed cafes aren't enough for animal lovers, Japan is now even more spoiled for choice with a new hedgehog-themed cafe
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Cherry blossoms spring to life
It is a sure sign of spring when the cherry blossoms start to bloom
Asian markets soar after Wall Street's big rally
Most European markets are just slightly higher on Wednesday, and U.S. shares appear set for a muted opening
Sticky Japanese New Year's tradition proves deadly, again
Woman reportedly chokes to death on "mochi," a glutinous rice cake with a deadly reputation among the elderly
Conductor Seiji Ozawa's two loves
For more than half a century, world-renowned Japanese conductor and new Kennedy Center honoree has transformed orchestras and transfixed audiences
WWII vet, 96, returns to site of captivity in Japan
Former prisoner of war shot down over Japanese village and interrogated by military says there is "nothing to forgive"
Explosion reported at Japan's controversial Yasukuni shrine
Yasukuni has been the target of criticism from Japan's neighbors, including China and South Korea, which suffered World War II atrocities and aggression
Halloween snowballs into popular phenomenon in Japan
Despite country's cosplay subculture, holiday used to be limited to not much more than a handful of foreign residents
Radioactive leak impedes Japanese fishing, again
80,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from a storage tank at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan
U.S., Japan investigating small explosions at American air base
Police are investigating reports of small explosions outside an American military facility outside of Tokyo
London mayor plows over 10-year-old in rugby game
It's not the first time Boris Johnson, famous for his ebullient manner, has collided with a youngster
3-D coffee artist portrays dogs in froth
Tokyo artist Kohei Matsuno has been making 3-D latte art for two years
Tokyo man evicted to make way for Olympic stadium - again
ohei Jinno was forced to leave his Tokyo house ahead of the 1964 Olympic Games to make way for a new stadium
Wrestling restored for 2020 Olympic Games
The IOC decides to allow wrestling in the 2020 Olympic Games, reversing a decision to ban it
2020 Olympics awarded to Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan has won the bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games
Watch: Tornado caught on video as it hits Tokyo suburbs
At least 27 people were injured and a number of homes were destroyed
Japanese "super hero" lends helping hand
Japanese man wearing a green super-hero outfit lends his strength to his community
Watch: Japanese snail facial
Latest beauty treatment in Tokyo literally slithers over the client's face
Blast at U.S. Army depot in Japan lights up night sky
No injuries reported in explosion that took place about 25 miles from Tokyo, which some witnesses thought were fireworks
Tokyo restaurant gives new meaning to "catch of the day"
We've all been to plenty of fish restaurants, but how about a fishing restaurant?
Man sets himself on fire aboard Japan bullet train
2 dead, dozens injured after passenger poured an oil-like substance over his head and set himself on fire
Kamikaze survivors share stories of sacrifice
70 years after the end of World War II, Japanese kamikaze share stories of sacrifice and survival
Body of woman found in suitcase in Tokyo Station locker
"We were surprised and horrified," says train company spokesman after worker makes gruesome discovery
Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth on plane
Special delivery at 36,000 feet: woman delivers baby girl on flight to Japan
Asiana Airlines jet skids off runway
Japan's national broadcaster says Hiroshima airport closed and some passengers injured in not-so-smooth landing
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
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Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
