Biological signals collected in real time from the vegetation at a Tokyo park were translated into sound and light at a recent exhibition by artist Yuma Kishi.

In December, Australia banned children under 16 from using social media, becoming the first country to do so. The move was ...

Haruka Noguchi, 30, is helping tackle the daunting challenge of decommissioning the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.

With this year marking the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, the TOMODACHI Initiative also marks an important milestone.

Bryson Torgovitsky, 26, is an American PhD candidate in marine biology at Tohoku University. The TOMODACHI program, which he ...

As an increasing number of countries move to regulate children’s use of social media, Japan has convened an expert panel at ...

Samurai Japan’s quest for a back-to-back World Baseball Classic title ended Saturday, after Venezuela came from behind to win their quarterfinal match-up 8-5.

While underground malls provide a comfortable environment even in winter, they come with distinct risks during disasters like earthquakes. It is important to properly understanding the characteristics ...

Sunlight and the sea breeze enhance the atmosphere of a pine grove surrounding a beautiful garden and elegantly constructed buildings including a tea ceremony house. Between the trees, magnificent ...

Nine of 10 foreign guests sustained serious injuries after a capsule hotel in central Seoul caught fire on Saturday evening, Yonhap News Agency reported. Among them, a Japanese woman was in serious ...

It is undeniable that effort was spent on political maneuvering over how much time to secure for deliberations on a budget proposal, leaving discussions on crucial measures behind. The government as ...

A dual pricing system, in which foreign tourists and visitors from outside the local area are charged higher fees, has been ...