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Tokyo Facials At A Snail’s Pace

Lie back, relax and prepare to be slimed – a beauty salon in Tokyo uses live snails to revitalise skin.

Why women live longer than men

A new study has offered some insight into why women have a greater life expectancy than men.

Anti-nuclear protests in Japan commemorate Fukushima anniversary

Public sentiment in Japan has turned against nuclear energy in the two years since its devastating nuclear disaster, but while many would like to see a zero nuclear power future – will it be possible?

Japanese ship harpoon whale in Australian waters

Sea shepherd activists have accused Japanese whalers of killing a minke whale while in Australia’s Antarctic territory.

World’s Most Expensive Cities in 2013 Named

Tokyo’s high-end fashion boutiques and lavish restaurants have helped it be named the most expensive city in the world, closely followed by nearby Osaka, and then Sydney and Melbourne.

Rare baby cheetah cubs prepare for Japanese debut

Five cuddly, newborn cheetah cubs get ready for their public debut at a zoo in Tokyo.

Scuba Santa spreads underwater joy

Sharks and rays are not left out this holiday season as a scuba diving Santa Claus visits them at a Tokyo aquarium.

Metallic bra supports Japanese women

Triumph International Japan unveiled its newest concept bra in Tokyo, created to show support for the rise of Japanese women on the world stage and at home.

Olympic fans “appalled” by badminton scandal

Fans are outraged over poor level of play, sportsmanship after eight badminton players were disqualified for reportedly throwing their matches. MiNDFOOD Reports.

Tiger cubs entertain zoo visitors

Four tiger cubs delight visitors as a Japanese park prepares for a baby feline boom. If your pets chew your furniture … then count your lucky stars you don’t have one of these furry felines.

Japan approves nuclear restarts

Hundreds gather outside Japanese Prime Minister’s Yoshihiko Noda’s residence after the government announces plans to kickstart operations at two nuclear reactors.

Radioactive tuna may raise risks of cancer

Nuclear professor says radioactive tuna caught off California can produce a small inscrease in cancer risks. MiNDFOOD Reports.

GALLERY: Japan marks 1 year tsunami anniversary

It has been almost one year since a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, unleashing a terrifying tsunami. The wall of water caused widespread destruction, left almost 22,000 people dead or missing and triggered a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Commoners marrying into royal families

Sake Bar 601

Peta Mathais doesn’t  usually do restaurant  reviews, but she just  couldn’t help herself after trying this sensational local Japanese restaurant, MiNDFOOD Radio presents.

Around the world with Nobu

From celebrated chef to Japanese ambassador, we chat to Nobu Matsuhisa about his signature cuisine, celebrity fans and celebrating milestones, MiNDFOOD reports.

Sea Shepherd targets tuna fishing

The Sea Shepherd conservation group’s ship the Steve Irwin has left Hobart with the goal of protecting bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea, reports MiNDFOOD.

Depp voted Japan’s leading man

Moviegoers in Japan can’t get enough of Johnny Depp, naming him their favourite actor for a record seventh straight year.

Toy Story: The nightmare continues

Stepping into a toy store in Tokyo (or ‘toy park’ if you’re a local) is on par with visiting a zoo, Michael McHugh blog on MiNDFOOD.

Flower art blooms

Japan’s traditional, female-dominated art of flower arranging is returning to its masculine roots, for an entirely modern reason: it’s become a way for male employees to prune away their stress, reports MiNDFOOD.

“Spy flights” rile Australia

Australia’s government has come under pressure from lawmakers to block “spy flights” launched by Japanese whalers from Australian airports to foil hardline anti-whaling activists in the Southern Ocean, reports MiNDFOOD.

Sea Shepherd collision on high sea

The captain of the Sea Shepherd boat, Ady Gil, which was hit by a whaling ship in the Southern Ocean yesterday says the Japanese vessel deliberately targeted his ship in an unprecedented attack, reports MiNDFOOD.

In Japan with Bill Granger

Japan Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 09/10

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