New Weevil Species With Elongated Scales, Unique Coloration Discovered in Japan’s Subtropical Forest

Medicine & Technology Jun 16, 2023

A new species of weevil was discovered in the subtropical forest of Japan, Ryukyu Islands. Continue reading to learn the details.

Japan’s Astroscale Develops New Spacecraft To Clean Dangerously Congested Space From Decommissioned Satellites

Jun 14, 2023

Astroscale, a Japan-based company, is working on a vehicle to clean space junk. Continue reading to learn more.

Restoring Native Plant for Cultural Heritage: How Important Is Murasaki in Preserving the Traditions in Japan?

May 19, 2023

A group of scientists leads the initiative in reviving the traditional dyeing technique in Japan by protecting the survival of murasaki plant. Find more about it in this article.

Ancient DNA Reveals Early Humans From China Migrated to the Americas and Japan During the Ice Age

May 10, 2023

Researchers analyzed mitochondrial DNA to trace a female lineage from northern China to the Americas, revealing migration patterns. Read the article to learn more details.

Japan's Hakuto-R Lander Fails To Land on the Moon After Control Center, Loses Communication With the Spacecraft

Apr 25, 2023

Japan's ispace has lost communication with its Hakuto-R lander, resulting in an incomplete mission of landing the spacecraft on the lunar surface. Read the article for more details.

Green Laser Light That Mysteriously Appeared Near Japan's Mount Fuji Is Actually From NASA's Satellite

Apr 18, 2023

An enigmatic green laser light randomly appeared across the skies above Mount Fuji in Japan last year, baffling spectators. Tap the article to learn more.

Japanese Cafe Temporarily Closes After Waitress Served Bloody Cocktails; Why It's Not Safe to Drink Blood

Apr 14, 2023

A Japanese cafe was forced to temporarily close after one of its waitresses mixed her blood in the cocktails she served. Read more.

Yellow Dust Spreads From China to South Korea, Japan; How Unhealthy Is It?

Apr 14, 2023

Yellow dust also called Asian dust has hit several countries, including China, South Korea and Japan. Read more.

First Artificial Meteor Shower Is Happening in Japan in 2025; Here’s What You Need To Know

Mar 31, 2023

Japan's skies will be lit by hundreds of artificial shooting stars in 2025. Read the article for more details.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Debuts in Japanese Parliament Amidst Tech Giants' Call for a Pause in AI Experiments

Mar 30, 2023

A Japanese opposition lawmaker has drawn up questions using OpenAI's ChatGPT for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a discussion. Check out this article to learn more about the chatbot's debut in the Japanese parliament.

Japan Preparing to Release Treated Radioactive Wastewater to the Pacific Ocean: Will It Endanger the Waters?

Mar 07, 2023

Nearly 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan is preparing to release treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean despite protests against it. Read the article to learn more details.

Japan's Newest Rocket Fails Minutes Into Its First Flight; JAXA Ordered It To Be Destroyed After Failing to Reach Orbit

Mar 07, 2023

Japan's next-gen H3 rocket was commanded to self-destruct along with its sole payload, a satellite for Earth observation. Read the article to learn more.

Cat Body Parts Found Across a Japanese City; Is This Caused by an Unknown Predator or Something Else?

Mar 01, 2023

Parents and authorities of a Japanese city found cat body parts half buried in soil, on a park bench, and some hanging from playground railings. Read the article to learn more details.

300-Year-Old Mummified Mermaid From Japan Mystery Solved; Creature Is Artificial

Feb 18, 2023

The mummified mermaid in Japan that they had worshipped for centuries was not as mysterious as they thought. Continue reading for more details.

8-Foot Giant Squid With Thick Arms Caught Swimming on Western Coast of Japan [Watch]

Jan 16, 2023

A giant squid was caught swimming on the coast of Japan. Check out this article for the details and to watch the video.