Also highlighting data investigations into oil exploration in the Amazon, women who travel for an abortion in Europe, and and ...

A cherry blossom viewing party held here on March 30 was not a typical “hanami” event, given its theme of “avoiding death.” ...

The Japanese government estimates that there is a 70-80 percent chance of a megaquake occurring within 30 years.

Osamu Morishita, head of the sustainability promotion department at Mizuho Securities, reflects on the outlook for sustainability in the Japanese market for 2025.

Hatsushima is a small, unstaffed station on Japan’s Kisei Line which was built in 1938 and was electrified only in 1978.

In a global first, Japan’s JR West has constructed a fully functional train station using 3D printing technology — completing ...

As the economy boomed after the second world war, private bathrooms became increasingly common and the demand for bathhouses ...

In recent weeks, the world has experienced a surge in seismic activity, with ten earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher reported within a mere ten-day span. This spike has sparked concern among experts ...

It’s eaten with almost every meal, but a shortage of rice has sent prices soaring in Japan. The crisis has forced the ...

KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut in March. Kumamon is one of Japan’s most beloved characters for regional promotion. The prefecture is ...