Japan
The Sleepy Japanese Town Built Inside an Active Volcano
It’s been about 230 years since the last eruption killed half the population. But locals won't let the volcano dictate their future
Japan Honors the Creator of the California Roll
Some may see it as an affront against sushi, others see an ambassador for culture
Five Times the United States Officially Apologized
These are a few instances where the U.S. admitted it had done wrong
This Startup Wants to Open the 2020 Olympics With a Man-Made Meteor Shower
Could the only thing better than fireworks be fireworks launched from space?
Japan Is Getting “Invisible” Trains That Blend into the Landscape
Admiring the scenery just got even better
Japanese Priests Collected Almost Seven Centuries of Climate Data
Historic records from "citizen scientists" in Japan and Finland give researchers centuries of data on ice conditions
Discover the Real Ramen at a Shrine to Slurpy Noodles
The iconic dish has surprising regional roots
Radioactive Boars Rampage Around Fukushima
A boom in the wild boar population is causing problems for farmers near the site of the 2011 nuclear disaster
Where to See the Best Cherry Blossoms Around the World
The blossoms in Japan and Washington, D.C are breathtaking, but you can see beautiful flowers in places like Stockholm, too
How Cherry Trees Blossomed Into a Tourist Attraction
The fragile and transient blossom may herald the first stirrings of spring, but their significance has evolved since the 9th century
An AI-Written Novella Almost Won a Literary Prize
A short novel co-written by humans and AI passed the first round of a Japanese literary contest
Could Plastic-Gobbling Bacteria Save the Environment?
Japanese scientists discovered a microbe that digests one of the most common plastics
Japan Has a Hotel Staffed by Robots
Androids, velociraptors and talking toys are all part of the experience at the Henn-na Hotel
The Spy in the Doll Shop
The FBI was confounded by mysterious letters sent to South America, until they came across New York City proprieter Velvalee Dickinson
Watch a Japanese Volcano Put on a Spectacular Show
Lightning and lava? No biggie
After 70 Years, Japan and South Korea Settle Dispute Over Wartime Sex Slaves
Even with this agreement in place, many are still seeking a better resolution
A Renowned, But Forgotten, 17th-Century Japanese Artist Is Once Again Making Waves
Long neglected, the 17th-century Japanese artist Tawaraya Sōtatsu influenced Western art 400 years later
Take a Tour of Postwar Tokyo in the 1940s
High-quality archival footage makes a fascinating backdrop in a new music video
Japan’s Akatsuki Spacecraft May Finally Be Orbiting Venus
The five-year wait is over (almost)
A Buddha in Japan Is Missing Half of Its Curls
What happened to the Buddha of Nara's famous 'do?
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