Between April and November 2023, there were 212 victims of bear attacks, including 6 deaths. Akita Prefecture recorded the highest number of victims at 70.
Vladimir Putin sent an extinct giant to Aichi in Japan for Expo 2005. But for the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, there will be nothing Russian...
70% of visitors to Japan stay in Greater Tokyo, Osaka (including Kyoto), and Nagoya. Measures to spread out tourists and protect residents are urgently needed.
Widely known for the videogame "The Ghost of Tsushima," the island has been both a fortress and gateway to the world. Now, it's stepping up its...
Fumie Oyama's third photo essay series features the Japanese crested ibis in beautiful contrast with Sado Island's magnificent autumn colors.
Get the highlights of must-visit booths and behind-the-scenes insights as the SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL gets underway in Tokyo from November 23-26.
With 11 wins in 14 games, the Utsunomiya Brex have received quality production from their veteran nucleus. Younger players have also provided a spark.
Sanyu Plant Service is taking on the challenge of turning waste into resources by converting coffee grinds from a local Starbucks into feed for dairy cows.
Fossils discovered in a 2.7 million-year-old stratum may offer insights into the evolutionary process behind the whale's remarkable growth in size.
LIFULL ArchiTech's Instant Houses are efficient, sturdy, and comfortable, making them ideal for a variety of purposes from glamping to temporary housing.
With four rounds below par, tournament champion Mone Inami's consistency paid off at the TOTO Japan Classic in Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture.