Japan

World's First Online Graduation: Stand-In Robots Accept Diplomas For Japanese University Students in Isolation Amid Coronavirus

Medicine & Technology Apr 07, 2020

As schools around the world are forced to shut down due to the pandemic, Japan has found a creative way to attend their graduation ceremonies.

Japan Confirms First Case of Reinfection

Japan Confirms First Case of COVID-19 Reinfection

Feb 27, 2020

Just weeks after recovering, a Japanese woman is tested positive yet again for COVID-19.

The Fukuipteryx, a New Species of Basal Bird Found in Japan, is Shaking The Avian Family Tree

Nov 16, 2019

The researchers were lucky to find a three-dimensional preserved pigeon-sized bird skeleton which can largely help in understanding the evolution of birds.

It's More Important Than Previously Thought

Shift in the Location of Monsoon in East Asia can be Triggered by Climate Change

Nov 15, 2019

In investigating the activities in the Hadley cell, the researchers found out that the Asian monsoon will move towards the equator.

The NOAA-20 polar-orbiting satellite captured this picture of the eye of Typhoon Hagibis.

‘Worst Storm in 60 years’: What You Need to Know about Typhoon Hagibis in Japan

Oct 14, 2019

One of the worst storms in Japan's recent history, Typhoon Hagibis caused massive damage to the greater Tokyo area and the surrounding prefectures.

Japan Proposes Dilluting Radioactive Water from Fukushima Meltdown in the Sea

Sep 12, 2019

Some tanks have radiation levels that are 20,000 times greater than the government's safety standards.

Two Holes In Japanese Recycle Bins Explained

Sep 10, 2019

Every recycle bin in Japan come with two holes, but both lead to the same compartment. Why do they make two holes then?

Japan And India May Team Up In The Race To The Moon

Aug 01, 2019

These two countries have expressed their desire to go back to the Moon in search for something nobody thought was possible -- water on the moon’s surface.

Commercial Whaling In Japan Is Set To Start After 30 Years Haitus

Jul 22, 2019

A fleet of vessels all set to search for whales to bring back home is expected to open a new season of whaling in Japan.

Japan On An Uphill Battle Against Plastic Use

Jul 09, 2019

Although the figures show that Japan is recycling a total of 84% of its plastic, a recent article argues that the recycling efforts may not be what they seem.

Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Jul 05, 2019

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.