Chihuahua passes police dog exam

Chihuahua passes police dog exam

NARA, Japan - Long-haired Chihuahua Momo undergoes a police dog exam in Nara Prefecture on Nov. 12, 2010. The Nara prefectural police said Nov. 19, 2010, that the 3-kilogram female passed the test and that she will be brought out for search and rescue operations in an event of a disaster from January 2011.

Takashimaya to sell golden soccer ball to mark World Cup

Takashimaya to sell golden soccer ball to mark World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Major department store operator Takashimaya Co. will put on sale May 27 an actual-size soccer ball made of pure gold to commemorate the World Cup tournament being held in Germany from June. The total price of the 3-kilogram ball, including manufacturing costs and a pedestal, will come to 20.06 million yen.

Japanese 105-year-old Miyazaki sets world record for shot put

Japanese 105-year-old Miyazaki sets world record for shot put

Japan's Hidekichi Miyazaki, 105, throws a 3-kilogram shot put at an athletic field in Kyoto on Sept. 23, 2013. Miyazaki threw 3.25 meters, becoming the first person over 105 years old to set records recognized by Guinness World Records for the 100 meters and the shot put following his birthday the previous day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese 105-year-old Miyazaki sets world record in 100 meters

Japanese 105-year-old Miyazaki sets world record in 100 meters

Hidekichi Miyazaki poses for photos at an athletic field in Kyoto on Sept. 23, 2015, after becoming the first person over 105 years old to set a record for the 100 meters, following his birthday the previous day. He ran the 100 meters in 42.22 seconds, which was recognized by Guinness World Records. Miyazaki also set a world record for a person over 105 for the 3-kilogram shot put of 3.25 meters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Takashimaya to sell golden soccer ball to mark World Cup

Takashimaya to sell golden soccer ball to mark World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Major department store operator Takashimaya Co. will put on sale May 27 an actual-size soccer ball made of pure gold to commemorate the World Cup tournament being held in Germany from June. The total price of the 3-kilogram ball, including manufacturing costs and a pedestal, will come to 20.06 million yen. (Kyodo)

Chihuahua passes police dog exam

Chihuahua passes police dog exam

NARA, Japan - Long-haired Chihuahua Momo undergoes a police dog exam in Nara Prefecture on Nov. 12, 2010. The Nara prefectural police said Nov. 19, 2010, that the 3-kilogram female passed the test and that she will be brought out for search and rescue operations in an event of a disaster from January 2011. (Kyodo)