Read more Japan stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/913/japan.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 9:15:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74168/dow-up-137-fed-news-sparks-rally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagStocks rallied today on news of strong third-quarter economic growth in Japan and reassurance from Ben Bernanke that the Fed will keep interest rates low, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow rose 136.49 points to close at 10,406,96. The Nasdaq gained 29.97, settling at 2,...http://www.newser.com/story/74168/dow-up-137-fed-news-sparks-rally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74146/obama-bow-right-idea-wrong-bow.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA friend of ABC’s Jake Tapper would like to clear up some misconceptions about President Obama’s bow to the Japanese emperor: First, “the right is wrong about Obama’s bow.” It’s not an “unprecedented” display of subservience from an American president—Richard Nixon bowed to the emperor in 1971 (photo here...http://www.newser.com/story/74146/obama-bow-right-idea-wrong-bow.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:32 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74042/obama-bows-to-emperor.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPrepare for another bowing controversy. A photo of President Obama bowing to Japanese Emperor Akihito has surfaced, and it's likely to set off critics on the right—as happened when Obama maybe sorta bowed to the king of Saudi Arabia in April. This time, there's no question about it: It's...http://www.newser.com/story/74042/obama-bows-to-emperor.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 14 Nov 2009 10:03:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73625/help-were-being-killed-by-cuteness.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThere is an epidemic of cuteness in the country, Jim Windolf writes, symptomatic of our national desire to be loved and taken care of after 8 years of George W. Bush and a much-diminished standing in the world. The signs are everywhere: giggling babies, LOLcats, cupcakes, “cutegasms,” the Mini-Cooper. It...http://www.newser.com/story/73625/help-were-being-killed-by-cuteness.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 14 Nov 2009 6:17:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74027/obama-china-no-threat-to-us.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama wrapped up his visit to Japan today with a speech in which he said the US would maintain its relationships with longtime allies in the region—like the host country—while pursuing stronger bonds with China. Indeed, Obama said, an ever-stronger China is not a threat to the...http://www.newser.com/story/74027/obama-china-no-threat-to-us.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:34 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73969/obama-arrives-in-japan-to-shore-up-relations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama arrived in Japan today to open his weeklong summit in Asia. At a news conference with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, Obama acknowledged that relations with Tokyo have been strained and agreed that it's time to modernize the nations' 50-year-old treaty. "Our effort will be focused on revitalizing that...http://www.newser.com/story/73969/obama-arrives-in-japan-to-shore-up-relations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 13 Nov 2009 6:18:16 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73864/a-bra-thats-a-putting-mat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLingerie maker Triumph has really outdone itself this time in the “wacky Japanese novelty bra” category. Its “Nice Cup in Bra,” a corset made to highlight the increasing popularity of golf among Japanese women, has pockets for balls and tees and rolls out into a 5-foot-long practice putting green. Get...http://www.newser.com/story/73864/a-bra-thats-a-putting-mat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 12 Nov 2009 12:29:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73383/matsui-leaves-new-york-in-style.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn New York he was anonymous. In Japan they resented him for twice skipping the World Baseball Classic. But last night Hideki Matsui made fans take notice and cheer, capping a World Series performance that compares favorably to Reggie Jackson’s storied 1977 Series—Jackson hit .450 with 1.250 slugging,...http://www.newser.com/story/73383/matsui-leaves-new-york-in-style.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Nov 2009 8:00:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73165/giant-jellyfish-sink-trawler.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA 10-ton fishing trawler sank off the coast of Japan after its crew tried to haul in a net filled with gigantic jellyfish. The three crew members were pitched into the water as the ship capsized and were rescued by another boat, the Telegraph reports. Nomura's jellyfish can weigh up...http://www.newser.com/story/73165/giant-jellyfish-sink-trawler.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 03 Nov 2009 4:22:58 CST