Three Shinkansen lines were halted, forcing passengers to wait for 20 hours. JR East must act flexibly in resuming operations without compromising safety.
At a symposium organized by the Moon Village Association, scientists presented ideas on establishing a human colony in the challenging lunar environment.
Previously, the lack of a security clearance system became a bottleneck to Japanese companies' joint development with US and EU governments and research institutes.
Solar panels can generate power in a wide range of locations. As efforts to expand renewable energy ramp up, you might be surprised where you find...
SLIM's technology expands the possibilities for lunar exploration by unmanned vehicles. It opens the way for Japan to become a key player in space development.
Despite the harsh self-evaluation, JAXA managed to land its spacecraft on the moon's surface within 100 meters of its target area.
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station would have contributed to Japan's stable energy supply. But the NRA only lifted the ban after nearly three years.
In his first photo essay of the new year, photojournalist Fumie Oyama captures the rare crested ibis as it begins to change color amid a snowy...
2023 in Japan was the hottest year ever recorded, with all-time highs in Fukushima and Ishikawa, long heat waves, and hot weather lasting well into autumn.
On the 39th anniversary, the people of Kobe sent the earthquake victims on the Noto Peninsula a message: "Let’s help each other, and ask others to...
In its latest move to phase out gasoline-powered cars, Honda unveiled two of its next-gen 'Zero Series' of EVs, signifying a new branding for the company.
Universities, and the national and local governments, must flexibly support students disrupted by the earthquakes who dream of going on to higher education.