Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop "crease patterns" that can be utilized in diverse fields.

The city of Hiroshima is best known among overseas visitors as the site of the world’s first atomic bombing. The city’s association with nuclear weapons has been underscored by the recent Nobel Peace ...

This is believed to be the first ... Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and ...

A weekly ranking of the most popular songs in Japan combining physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, YouTube and GYAO! video views and karaoke data, compiled by Billboard Japan.

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6, 1945, atomic bombing of Hiroshima. She created origami cranes during her hospital treatment to pray for a recovery before she died of leukemia at age 12. After her death, origami cranes became ...

The other day, I downloaded a Japanese “endingu nouto” (ending notebook), and it was more than 50 pages long!” I was met with a stunned silence. A long, uncomfortable silence.

Togakushi Shrine comprises five distinct shrine buildings: Okusha, Chusha, Kuzuryusha, Hokosha and Hinomikosha. Each shrine honors different deities from Japan’s Shinto sect. Visitors often trek ...

For me, this project has started as a mindfulness movement, because if I’m looking at peace, I want to start it right here ...

Planning a multi-generational vacation lets your family create shared memories. However, from the youngest to the oldest, everyone has unique interests and needs. So, here are five destinations ...

Jim Morrison is a freelance writer whose stories, reported from two dozen countries, have appeared in numerous publications including Smithsonian.com, the New York Times, and National Wildlife ...

But using ice cores and other ancient data points allows scientists to peer much deeper into the past, and establish that the climate today is likely warmer than it has been in 120,000 years. “When we ...