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10 Beautiful Locations in Japan

10 Beautiful Locations in Japan

Japan has beautiful nature locations that are breathtaking -- couple that with man-made wonders that clearly illustrate Japan’s long history and rich culture -- and you have a tourist destination that is one of the finest on earth. If you are planning on taking a trip to Japan, these ten destinations...

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Tsunami Warning Threatens Japan

A tsunami warning threatens Japan. Authorities believe a 3 meter Tsunami, set off by the recent 8.3 magnitude earthquake in Chile, could wash over Japan. A small 10 centimeter wave has already flooded Minamitori, a small island 1,950 kilometers south of Tokyo. Coastal residents on the Pacific...

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Earthquake in Okinawa, Japan, Leaves Two Injured

An earthquake in Okinawa, Japan on Saturday at 5:31 a.m. local time leaving two people injured though more injuries may be reported. The quake measured at 6.9 magnitude on the Richter scale. The quake rattled the Okinawa Prefecture and southern Japan as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency....

Japan's Mt. Kirishima Volcano Erupts, Leaves Citizens on Alert

Japan's Mt. Kirishima Volcano Erupts, Leaves Citizens on Alert

Japan's Mount Kirishima's volcano, named Shinmoedake, erupts and leaves citizens on alert. The volcanic eruptions began at 7:30 a.m. on January 26, 2011 spewing volcanic bombs, red hot magma, and lava fragments more than 1 mile into the air above Japan's Kyushu island. A giant ash cloud caused...

Rapper 50 Cent Launches This Is 50 Comedy Show, Gives Proceeds to Japan

Rapper 50 Cent Launches This Is 50 Comedy Show, Gives Proceeds to Japan

Rapper 50 Cent, a American recording artist, launched a This Is 50 Comedy Show wedbsite on Thursday with all proceeds expected to be given to assist relief efforts in Japan. The This is 50 Comedy Show will feature raw footage of the rapper, filmed from New York City, and live streamed to the show's...

10 Deadliest Tsunamis in Living Memory

10 Deadliest Tsunamis in Living Memory

The idea of the earth tearing itself apart is terrifying enough, but the devastation that earthquakes cause is only intensified by the huge waves that can follow a massive seismic disturbance in the ocean bed. Often, coastal inhabitants have just minutes to flee to higher ground, and any delay can...

10 War Photographs That Changed the World Forever

10 War Photographs That Changed the World Forever

Image: Eddie Adams Popular photography as we know it was presented to the public in the 1840s. It was proposed as the ultimate portrayal of reality and the eternal confinement of history - unlike art or prose, photographs are not easily altered. They have been used to depict the terrors and truths...

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Captain Holly Graf U.S. Navy, Under Investigation

Captain Holly Graf, of the United States Navy, is under investigation following reports that she was physically and verbally abusive toward her subordinates. The official Navy investigation is occuring at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, following five to eight complaints filed against Graf. The former...

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What Is Sumi-E?

Sumi-e is an Asian style of painting. The tradition dates back a thousand years, and though it is largely associated with China, it is also practiced in Japan and Korea. Sumi-e uses the same tools of Asian calligraphy: ink and brushes. It takes a very “zen” approach, which means that it values...

10 Most Toxic Places on Earth

10 Most Toxic Places on Earth

Any substance, no matter how seemingly benign it may be, can cause damage to an organism. Something as simple as water can be considered toxic as most toxins are dose dependent. Whether whole or in part, toxicity is a huge problem on this planet we all rely on for survival. Though we do our best...