164 Dogs Crammed In a Tiny House In Japan

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.05.2020 16:00 PM

Japanese health officials said the hoarding of dogs was a case of extreme poverty, isolation, and the aging population of the country.

South Korea to Work Towards Carbon Neutrality by 2050

10.29.2020 19:00 PM

South Korea is the latest country to declare its carbon neutrality target by the year 2050, according to President Moon Jae In.

New Species of Rays in Japan Named After Vengeful Spirit

10.21.2020 14:00 PM

A pair of rays in Kagoshima City Aquarium in Kyushu, Japan, was identified as a new ray species dubbed as Rhynchobatus mononoke.

Japanese Supercomputer Deemed Face Shields Ineffective at Trapping Aerosols

09.22.2020 08:20 AM

The world's fastest supercomputer casts doubt on the effectiveness of face shields in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused COVID-19.

Japan to Take Ultra-High Definition Images of Mars Using 8K Camera

09.13.2020 23:47 PM

Japan will send an 8k camera to Mars to capture ultra-high definition images of the red planet and its moons.

Citizen Scientists Still Test Fukushima For Radiation

09.11.2020 22:45 PM

Citizens in Fukushima are testing soil samples for radiation in the "grandma and grandpa lab" in an effort to help regain a sense of control.

Another Reason to Drink! Mutant Yeast Strain in Japanese Sake Helps Fight Fatigue

08.28.2020 00:10 AM

A mutant yeast strain in Japanese strain makes ornithine that reduces fatigue and improves sleep quality.

WATCH: Crickets Have An Unusual Way of Dispersing Orchid Seeds

08.11.2020 08:00 AM

A researcher from the Kobe University Graduate of Science in Japan has found evidence of how crickets disperse seeds for the orchid Apostasia nipponica.

[WATCH] Giant Gundam Robot Learns How to Walk

07.23.2020 22:33 PM

Building the giant Gundam robot started with a vision that seemed impossible. Through the hard work of some of Japan's top specialists, the vision has become a reality within six years as the robot is nearly completed.

Jaw-Dropping Decrease in Children Being Born Could Impact Societies

07.16.2020 08:07 AM

Fertility rates are falling which means that nearly all countries could have a shrining population by the end of the century.

Doctors Found Roundworm in a Woman’s Tonsil in Japan After Eating Sashimi

07.13.2020 09:02 AM

Eating raw meat can bring parasites and people may not know about it. The Japanese delicacy, sashimi, can infect the eater with many unpleasant parasites, such as the roundworm.

Japanese Theme Parks: Screaming Spreads Coronavirus So Screech in Your Hearts Instead

07.08.2020 21:58 PM

How fun can theme park rides be when riders are forbidden to scream their hearts out? Japanese theme parks like Tokyo Disneyland and Fuji-Q Highland have imposed the 'No Screaming' rule on their thrill-seeking rides to prevent the coronavirus spread.

Nishinoshima Volcanic Island's Multiple Eruptions Adds 500 Feet of Land In Under a Month

07.08.2020 02:24 AM

A volcanic island about 600 miles south of Tokyo, Japan is experiencing a 'vigorous growth spurt.' Scientists have been observing the multiple eruptions of the volcano since May that have added to its landmass.

Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Coming Sooner Than Skeptics Think: Japan Ramps Up Production by Five-Fold to 1M Doses

06.29.2020 00:53 AM

A collaborative group of Japanese and foreign private and academic sectors is upgrading and expanding their coronavirus vaccine candidate's production. They aim to make the vaccine available for public use by next year's fall season. Click the link above to learn more.

Japanese Researchers Developed Computer Model Proving Face Masks Save Lives by Up to 70%

06.25.2020 02:33 AM

It showed that almost 80% of the COVID-19 deaths reported in early June could be linked to the reluctance of people wearing a face mask in mid-March.

Granting MSC 'Ecolabel' to Bluefin Tuna Species that Almost Went Extinct a Decade Ago is a Bad Idea, Warns Conservationists

06.01.2020 09:28 AM

Bluefin tuna populations may be in danger if conservationists lose fight against a Japanese fishery waiting for international certification and labeling.

Japan's First Big Artificial Meteor Shower Show Delayed Due to Technical Challenge: Here's What Went Wrong

05.16.2020 18:59 PM

Japanese satellite filled with "shooting star" pellets will be unable to deploy the spheres this year.

Viral Video from Japan Shows How Fast Coronavirus Can Spread at a Restaurant

05.14.2020 07:43 AM

NHK in conjunction with health experts conducted a black light experiment in Japan simulating how fast the virus can spread inside a restaurant.

Japanese Aquarium Wants People to FaceTime Their Shy Eels to Make Sure They Don't Get Used to the Peace and Quiet Lockdown Setup

05.02.2020 01:21 AM

While most animals relish the time when humans are not around, one Japanese aquarium says that it could pose a problem for animals in captivity, specifically eels.

Japan Experts Regret Early Lifting of Lockdown After 135 New Cases of COVID-19 Are Reported in One Week

04.30.2020 02:22 AM

The northern region of Japan reported 135 new cases in just one week just after 26 days 26 days later it lifted its lockdown measures

Emirate-Built Mars Explorer Sent to a Far Away Japanese Island for Its Final Preparation Ahead of Its July Launch

04.27.2020 01:15 AM

UAE's Hope probe that is set to orbit Mars has arrived at its launch site in Japan ahead of its scheduled lift-off in July.