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Astro Boy Arrested for Impersonating Catholic Priest

April 9, 2010

TOKYO (IG News) — Former manga and anime star Atomu “Tom” Tetsuwan was arrested today on suspicion of impersonating a Catholic priest at the entrance ceremony of the Gakushuin Primary School. “I’m innocent,” said the robot, more popularly known in Hollywood as Astro Boy, “Why can’t you share your bed? The most loving thing to [...]

Japan’s New Political Party: Koheto Nippon

April 8, 2010

TOKYO (IG News) — A new party to be formed Saturday by veteran politicians defecting from the Liberal Democratic Party and an independent lawmaker will be named Koheto Nippon, which literally means “Old Fart Party of Japan” in English. The new party’s initial goal is to “make sure the ruling coalition parties do not attain [...]

New Political Party in Japan: “Get It Up, Japan!”

April 7, 2010

TOKYO (IG News) — Five former members of the Liberal Democratic Old Farts Party have launched a new political party in Japan called 「たちあがれ日本」or the “Get It Up, Japan!” Party. “It’s time for Japan to get it up again,” said Takeo “Droopy” Hiranuma turgidly, “it’s been too long since we’ve had a tumescent Japan.” “Japan [...]

Top Ten Tourist Discoveries in Japan

April 7, 2010

TOKYO (IG News) — A new catchphrase, “Japan. Endless Discovery.”, designed to woo more foreign tourists to Japan was unveiled by Minister of Tourism Seiji “Yokoso!” Maehara. “We want to let people know how good tourism in Japan is,” said Maehara, “and that’s why we are also introducing this list of “Top Ten Tourist Discoveries [...]

The Next Big Thing

April 6, 2010

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Pope Announces Final Solution to Child-Abusing Priests

April 1, 2010

Vatican City (IG News) — Pope “Eggs” Benedict XVI announced today the Church’s solution to child abuse by Catholic priests. “Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius,” said the Pope, “Kill them all and let God sort them out.” “Die Endlösung ist hier,” declared the Pope, ordering the deployment of the Vatican’s elite special [...]

Asada Defeats Kim at World Championships

March 30, 2010

TORINO (IG News) — Japan’s Asada Mao defeated Kim Yu-na of Korea today at the World Ferocious Face & Figure Skating Championships. “Growl!” snapped Asada, who is not related to Mexico’s Carne Asada, “I’m so happy that I nailed the triple-brow-furrow and double-sneer combination!” “Yarrrgh!” snarled Kim, who is not related to Korea’s Kim Chee, [...]

US Loses Patience with Japan Over Military Base

March 14, 2010

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Hiroko Tabuchi Wins Pulitzer Prize

March 14, 2010

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EXCLUSIVE: Proof that Japanese Eat Dolphins

March 12, 2010

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