Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a ...

Appearing to float on the sea, Itsukushima Shrine is built in harmony with nature, changing appearance with the tide. A symbol of beauty and beliefs, its clever construction protects it from the sea.

Jomon people lived in settlements while hunting and gathering nature's bounty. These sites show the lifestyle they led for 10 ...

The brilliant white Himeji Castle is a rare example of a wood castle built without a single nail. With solid battle defenses ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical ...

Another vibrant sector of Japan's pop culture is going global: Trading card games. Once a playground hobby, cards for Pokemon and other games have evolved into an obsession for collectors of all ages ...

Pakistan's vast gender inequality is a major social issue for the country's women and girls. Now one female rapper is using ...

A festival in south Taiwan featured a giant "Nebuta" float from northern Japan's Aomori Prefecture, highlighting their ...

An exhibition in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, is spotlighting Japan's first discovery of the natural gemstone lapis ...

The teeming waters around Kashiwajima island in Kochi Prefecture are home to about 1,300 species—roughly one-third of all marine fish varieties in Japan. The warm and clear conditions make the ...

The Indonesian government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16. The country joins others around the ...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stopped in Japan last week during a multi-country tour. He pushed for stronger ...