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Why Do Women Live Longer? Their Immune Systems May Age More Slowly than Men's

By Susan Scutti | May 14, 2013 09:42 PM EDT

Japanese scientists test their theory that the role played by gender in matters of longevity may be linked to the immune system.

Taro Aso

Japanese Finance Minister Urges Elderly to ‘Hurry Up and Die’

By Makini Brice | Jan 24, 2013 02:07 PM EST

Japanese finance minister Taro Aso has a history of gaffes that would make United States Vice President Joe Biden blush.

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Your Grumpy, Old Cat May Have Alzheimer's: Protein Deposits in Dementia Patients Found in Wild Cats

By Christine Hsu | Oct 08, 2012 04:50 PM EDT

The endless meowing and stumble of an old, grumpy cat may indicate significantly more than feline aging: Japanese scientists have discovered protein deposits found in human Alzheimer's patients in the brains of wild cats.

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Asexual Man Who Cooked and Served His Own Genitals to Diners Charged for Indecent Exposure

By Christine Hsu | Sep 20, 2012 05:11 PM EDT

The asexual man who had surgically removed his penis and testicles and proceeded to cooked and served them up to diners at a Japanese restaurant has been charged with indecent exposure.

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Japanese Toilet Bike is Powered By (Ahem) Waste [VIDEO]

By Makini Brice | Aug 29, 2012 02:43 PM EDT

Japanese toilet-maker Toto is making a stink with its poo-powered toilet bike.

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