The Great Kanto Earthquake that struck Japan in 1923 laid bare the need for a nationwide information system to keep citizens safe. Two years later, stations in three cities—Tokyo, Osaka and ...

Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...

Thanks to modern-day genome sequencing technology, we now know more about Japan's ancient world than ever before — and all ...

Tokyo is home to some of the world’s most incredible museums, from art galleries and history exhibits to science centers and ...

The home of one of the computer company’s founders displays some of its first products, including credit card-size ...

Cornell-led researchers drilled 7 km deep into the Japan Trench to study the fault behind the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, ...

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has ...

The Physical Society of Japan (JPS) plans to hold a festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the theory of quantum ...

Recent studies suggest laughter's role in our evolution and demonstrate the many ways it can improve our health. Let's make ...

Tokyo Fashion Week FW25 showcased strong princesses, grunge, and new forms. Designers merged tradition with modernity, ...

The Byzantine Museum in Nicosia, Cyprus, has opened a new exhibit spotlighting early Christian relics with a distinct history. Many of the artifacts were once stolen by looters and trafficked on ...

Note: The Japanese American National Museum is currently closed for renovations and will reopen late 2026. The story of Japanese immigration to the U.S. really begins in 1882, when bosses were ...