Michael Jackson’s costume collection tours the world
About 50 to 100 costumes worn by pop-star Michael Jackson will go on a global tour starting this weekend in Chile, and will reach cities in Europe and Asia, including…
World’s first blue lily presented in Japan
A team of researchers in Niigata Prefecture and scientists from drinks company Suntory Holdings have produced the world’s first blue lily. Suntory, which operates a bio-organic research facility where it…
Japanese remedy for summer’s heat – an ice-packed bra
A Japanese underwear company has presented a special “cooling” bra, with built-in ice packs, as a new feature meant to make women feel refreshed this summer. Triumph Japan, a company…
Harry Potter theme park planned in Osaka
Universal Studios Japan is planning to open the first Harry Potter theme park outside the United States, in Osaka, Japan, after an investment estimated at $500 million. The construction could…
Lady Gaga teacup sold for $75,000
A teacup with Lady Gaga’s autograph and lipstick kiss was sold on Sunday at an online auction in Japan for Y6 million ($75,000), after more than 1,300 bids were placed…
Asia to have own Best Restaurants list from 2013
An Asian version of the famous World’s 50 Best Restaurants will be launched next year in Singapore, in an effort to single-out the best dining places in the region. Six…
Marine park planned in town famous for dolphin hunt
Taiji, the Japanese town that became famous for its annual dolphin hunt, is considering to transform the local bay into a natural pool where tourists can swim along with dolphins…
Lady Gaga’s teacup auctioned in Japan for $50,000 and rising
A teacup that was used by pop star Lady Gaga is being auctioned in Japan at a charity action, with a price offered so far of over $50,000 and continuing…
“The Wolverine” will be filmed in Australia instead of Japan
The future “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” sequel movie, starring actor Hugh Jackman (photo), will not be filmed in Japan, but in Australia. The decision was taken by 20th Century Fox and…
200-sq-meter toilet opens in Japan [VIDEO]
![200-sq-meter toilet opens in Japan [VIDEO]](http://www.tokyotimes.co.jp/site/wp-content/themes/advanced-newspaper/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tokyotimes.co.jp%2Fsite%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fpublic-toilet.jpg&q=90&w=80&h=66&zc=1 "200-sq-meter toilet opens in Japan [VIDEO]")
A public toilet which costs about Y10 million ($123,000) was opened in Chiba, Japan. However, not only the price tag makes it special. The glassed-in cubicle is surrounded by a…
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