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A Hello Kitty-Themed Bullet Train to Begin Operation in Japan
A Shinkansen train will launching service on June 30 with Hello Kitty seats, benches, and a dining car.
Friday Funny: Japan Cracks Down on Fun
Apparently the kids in Japan are just too darn loud. In a country where the old increasingly outnumber the young, crotchety old folks are cracking down on the sounds of childhood.
Tokyo Moves To Protect Skyline
The metro government has decided to restrict development around three historic buildings, in order to preserve views. Some developers object.
An Environmental Litmus Test For Presidential Candidates
Stephen Hese analyzes the environmental record of John Kerry and George Bush.
Maglev Sets Speed Record Of 581 Kph
A magnetically levitated train sets a new world speed record in Kyodo, Japan.
Tokyo's Secret Underground City
Seven riddles suggest that there is a secret city beneath Tokyo -- and a government plot to keep it secret.
Maglev: The World's Fastest Train
A magnetically levitated (maglev) train -- the world's fastest -- is a popular attraction in Japan.
Lessons From Tokyo's Restless Megalopolis
'Bring on Godzilla!' is not the only answer to Tokyo's urban confusion.
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