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Japan politicians play 'game of chicken' over financial cliff
World NowLocked in a political standoff over a crucial budget bill, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is under mounting pressure to hasten elections -- a step likely to push his party out of power. The bill, which would allow the Japanese government to borrow more... -
Harry Potter heads to Universal Studios Japan
Company TownUniversal Studios Japan on Thursday will unveil plans to build the first international version of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the blockbuster attraction that has drawn millions of fans to Universal’s Orlando resort and is coming to Los... -
Man Sentenced for Smuggling Turtles Disguised as Snack Foods
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A Japanese national described in court documents as "a major wildlife trafficker" was sentenced Monday to 21 months in federal prison for smuggling 55 live turtles and tortoises from Japan into the United States. 39-year-old Atsushi...Tags: Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Los Angeles International Airport, Environmental Issues, Organized Crime
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World's most expensive cities named
KIAHIf the Occupy folks ever get it together and decide to really go after the 1%, those guys better have a good place to hide out. We recommend Zurich, Switzerland, the most expensive city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit...Tags: New York City, Tokyo (Japan), Zurich (Swiss Confederation)
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Next stop, Japan ... Second City extends its reach to second continent
In its first formal move outside North America, The Second City is joining with Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest TV producers, talent managers and entertainment companies, in a new joint venture that aims to introduce the improv-based...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Kosuke Fukudome, Heroes (tv program), Tokyo (Japan), Comedy (genre)
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Toshiya Kuge, 20
Toshiya Kuge, 20, of Osaka, Japan was an athlete and scholar who was determined to become proficient in English and earn a Master’s degree in engineering from an American university. He loved American football and was a linebacker in his first year...Tags: Japan, Technology, Colleges and Universities, Statue of Liberty, Education
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Walter Manzke to open République in downtown Arts District
Daily DishFor the hungry, downtown keeps getting better and better. Chef Walter Manzke and his wife, Margarita Manzke, announced they have signed a lease to open République restaurant as well as a bakery, Factory Baking Co., in the Factory Place Arts...... -
Atwater Crossing Kitchen: Outdoor dining coming soon
Daily DishAtwater Crossing Kitchen, which opened earlier this summer, will soon launch dinner service. Plans include an outdoor dining space. For the the dinner menu, think small plates, chef Sarkis Berghoudian's flatbread creations and a beer and wine list.... -
Adolfo Suaya's Osaka is ready for its close-up
Daily DishAdolfo Suaya is ready to open Osaka on Hollywood Boulevard after five years of work and planning.... -
Japanese exchange student finds "Power of Nature" in Lincoln County
Norman and Kristy Lawrence live in a small subdivision just outside of Stanford with their ten-year-old son Keaton. Life in the Lawrence household is fairly normal; both parents work, Keaton is an average energetic boy, and they have a hyper Boston...Tags: Japan, Kentucky, Family, Health and Safety at School
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Japanese man pleads guilty to smuggling exotic turtles into LAX
L.A. NOWA Japanese national pleaded guilty Monday to smuggling 55 exotic turtles and tortoises to the U.S....
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