Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu long-furred rat. These animals are hard to observe, but conservationists wish to ...

The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct ...

The U.S. territory’s overpopulation of strays — often called “boonie dogs” — dates to World War II, when military working ...

Katsuo-ji offers visitors two different types of Darumas: the Kachi-Daruma, the classic doll known as “the winning Daruma” ...

Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...

The distance to Antarctica itself is far greater from here, so these ships tend to head to a series of small archipelagoes ...

This underrated Japanese island is a paradise for outdoor lovers with its stunning tropical landscapes, unique wildlife, and ...

The Space Force wants to use the site to test the Rocket Cargo Vanguard program, which aims to expedite the movement of military cargo around the globe by deploying large commercial rockets.

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...