ISIS threatens to kill 2 Japanese hostages unless Tokyo.
ISIS threatens to kill 2 Japanese hostages unless Tokyo pays $200 million. The ISIS flag. (CNN) ��� The militant group ISIS has threatened to kill two Japanese citizens unless Tokyo hands over $200 million within 72 hours.
Report: Takata covered up airbag dangers decade ago
According to The Times, The steel inflaters in two of the airbags cracked during the tests, a condition that can lead to rupture, the former employees said. The result was so startling that engineers began designing possible fixes in preparation for a.
Crowds, cuteness overwhelm first Hello Kitty Con
The neighboring Japanese American National Museum is showing an associated exhibit, Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, through April that features a breadth of Hello Kitty products as well as creative interpretations of the.
Volcano Erupts in Central Japan, Injures 11
Two Jetstar flights headed to Tokyos Narita International Airport diverted to Kansai International Airport in western Japan as a precaution. Japans meteorological agency raised the alert level for Mount Ontake to 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. It warned.
Toyota recalls 6 million vehicles worldwide
Outside Japan: Certain RAV4, Corolla, Matrix, Yaris, Yaris Sedan, Highlander, Tacoma, Reiz, Hilux, Fortuner, Innova, Land Cruiser Prado, and Camrys assembled in Australia are involved. Also, certain General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles are involved.
Tokyo resort visitors enjoy a wine-filled bath
TOKYO, Japan (WKRC) -- Visitors at a hot spring resort near Tokyo, Japan enjoyed a unique bath filled with newly released ���Beaujolais Nouveau��� wine. The resort holds the event every year to mark the wines international release. In an opening ceremony.
Black Burger debuts soon at Burger King
According to Kotaku, Burger King Japan is rolling out the new Kuro Burger (Black Burger). Quoting a Japanese language site called NariNari, Kotaku says the buns are made using bamboo charcoal and the beef patty has an onion and garlic sauce made .
Powerful typhoon sweeps across Okinawa
Since typhoons track along Japans coasts, often veering onshore every summer, the country is relatively well prepared. Much greater damage is likely from torrential rains if the typhoon hits land as expected on Thursday or Friday and moves across the .
ISIS threatens to kill 2 Japanese hostages unless Tokyo pays $200 million
The international community needs to deal with terrorists without giving into them, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday after the militant group ISIS demanded $200 million for the release of two Japanese hostages. But Abe, who was.
Typhoon nears central Japan after slamming Okinawa
TOKYO (AP) -- A strong typhoon swerved toward Japans heavily populated central islands on Wednesday after it slammed through Okinawa, dumping heavy rain, knocking out power and injuring at least 30 people. Typhoon Neoguri left toppled trees, flooded .
Honda, Mazda, Nissan issue recalls over airbags
TOKYO (AP) -- Honda, Mazda and Nissan are recalling millions of vehicles globally for defective airbags manufactured by supplier Takata Corp. that could possibly explode. No accidents have been reported related to Mondays recalls. Honda Motor Co.