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"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen," said John Steinbeck.

Tokyo's governor has returned from the IOC vote, promising that the 2020 Olympics will be a sports success and an economic boost to the nation. Thousands of Tokyo residents crowded the plaza in front of City Hall on Tuesday to welcome Gov...

 Caroline Kennedy's next job may involve many trips to the Far East.  The daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy is said to be a leading candidate to become President Obama's nominee as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan.  Kennedy had previously considered continuing her family's role in public service when she told New York Governor David Paterson in 2009 she was interested in the U... Read Mor

You knew someone would think of this sooner or later!  A seafood restaurant in Japan is fining customers who don't finish their meals.  They add a 20 dollar surcharge to a meal if everything is not eaten, even down to a piece of rice left in the bowl.  Does this sound extreme?

Massachusetts eighth-graders are among the smartest in the world when it comes to math and science, according to a new study of academic performance. The Trends in Mathematics and Science Study's latest assessment ranked Bay State students tied for second in the world behind only Singapore on the science portion...

Just a year ago Japan was rocked by a huge earthquake, and then a massive tsunami that took many lives. Now, that same area has been hit again.

Busy waters have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people in Hong Kong. Police say they have arrested six crew members for endangering the lives of passengers.