Hokkaido decision makers seem predisposed to reject a disposal site for nuclear waste, based on a 24-year-old ordinance overtaken by scientific developments.
Mudskippers, an endangered amphibious fish that inhabits the tidal flats of the Ariake Sea, are especially active this year during mating season.
Editor Michael Maxwell explains the rigorous process of translating "Hagakure" to reach a wide audience while ensuring fidelity to the original text.
Editor Michael Maxwell says modern readers have much to learn from Yamamoto Tsunetomo's "Hagakure," an 18th-century guide on the honorable way of the warrior.
Discover the enchanting Oouo Shrine in Tara-cho, where semi-submerged torii gates mirror the Ariake Sea's tidal dance, steeped in legend and local devotion.
Torrential rain has caused deadly landslides and flooding in Kyushu. Photos reveal the extent of the destruction and devastation as search operations continue.
The location of Kyushu, a stagnant seasonal rain front, and rising sea temperatures are contributing factors. Experts advise staying informed and cautious.
So there it is, done and dusted. I have cycled the length of Japan during COVID-19. It took 5 weeks, a lot of blood and...
A visit to Takashima In Takashima, an island located three kilometers off Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture, there is a place called “Hoto Shrine,”...
