Aftermath of strong quake in central Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in central Japan

Photo taken on Jan. 7, 2024, shows a pedestrian walking with an umbrella through collapsed houses in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, following a deadly New Year's Day earthquake that struck the central Japan prefecture and surrounding areas.

Prime Minister Kan eats out for 1st time since tsunami

Prime Minister Kan eats out for 1st time since tsunami

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C), his mother (R back) and his wife Nobuko (L) walk on a pedestrian crossing to return to the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo after having lunch together at a nearby Chinese restaurant on May 3, 2011, a national holiday in Japan, marking the first time he has eaten out since the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan.

Mazda develops new impact-absorbing aluminum hood

Mazda develops new impact-absorbing aluminum hood

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. said April 2 it has developed a ''shock cone aluminum hood'' (ih handout photo) with an impact-absorbing structure aimed at enhancing pedestrian protection. Compared with conventional framed aluminum hoods, the new structure has the potential to significantly reduce the severity of head injuries that can result when a pedestrian is struck by a car, the carmaker said.

Prime Minister Kan eats out for 1st time since tsunami

Prime Minister Kan eats out for 1st time since tsunami

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C), his mother (R back) and his wife Nobuko (L) walk on a pedestrian crossing to return to the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo after having lunch together at a nearby Chinese restaurant on May 3, 2011, a national holiday in Japan, marking the first time he has eaten out since the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. (Kyodo)

Mazda develops new impact-absorbing aluminum hood

Mazda develops new impact-absorbing aluminum hood

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. said April 2 it has developed a ''shock cone aluminum hood'' (ih handout photo) with an impact-absorbing structure aimed at enhancing pedestrian protection. Compared with conventional framed aluminum hoods, the new structure has the potential to significantly reduce the severity of head injuries that can result when a pedestrian is struck by a car, the carmaker said. (Kyodo)