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Global tourism is booming — but in these cities, travel comes with a catch

Do you have a serious case of wanderlust? You're not alone.

March 04, 2019 07:00 AM EST

World

The world's smallest baby — born weighing about half a pound — is healthy enough to go home

The record was previously held by a male infant in Germany who weighed 274 grams at his birth in 2009.

March 01, 2019 09:52 AM EST

Weird

Report says gazing into your dog's eyes improves bond

Because your dog is your one true love anyway.

February 17, 2019 04:36 PM EST

World

World's oldest man, 113, dies at his home in northern Japan

Masazo Nonaka died in the early hours of Sunday while sleeping at home.

January 20, 2019 10:34 AM EST

Nation

Bluefin goes for $3 million at 1st 2019 sale at Tokyo market

"The quality of the tuna I bought is the best."

January 05, 2019 09:25 AM EST

World

Monks are doing cool tricks in robes to protest a ticket a monk received for driving while wearing robe.

A monk in Japan is refusing to pay a fine he said he got for operating a vehicle while in his robe.

January 04, 2019 01:50 PM EST

World

Car slams into pedestrians on Tokyo road, injuring 8 people

Police said a car slammed into pedestrians on a street hosting New Year's festivities in Tokyo.

December 31, 2018 08:15 PM EST

Nation

20 veterans present wreaths at WWII memorial for Pearl Harbor remembrance

This year is the 77th anniversary of the attack.

December 07, 2018 09:00 AM EST

Business

Nissan chair Ghosn dismissed, held on misconduct charges

' ... I feel great disappointment, frustration, despair, indignation and resentment,' CEO Hiroto Saikawa said.

November 19, 2018 10:46 AM EST

World

China-Japan drawing closer amid trade pressure from US

Shared trade friction with the U.S. appears to be drawing longtime Asian rivals China and Japan closer.

October 26, 2018 08:39 AM EDT

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