New research from the Earth-Life Science Institute at the Institute of Science Tokyo suggests iron-rich ecosystems played a ...

Bowing is an ancient custom in Japan, considered a sign of respect. The common practice has deep roots in Japanese culture, ...

Current conditions in Japanese hot springs give clues as to how some of these ancient microorganisms survived and adapted.

My husband and I reminisced on our marriage and the transition to empty nest-hood while climbing the 75-km trail ...

In a groundbreaking archaeological achievement, researchers from Kumamoto University have successfully reconstructed the ...

In an archaeological achievement, researchers from Kumamoto University have successfully reconstructed the structure of ...

Earth’s earliest microbial life forms are revealed in Japan’s hot springs, where scientists uncover how life adapted during ...

Hidden beneath the waters surrounding Japan’s Yonaguni island are the towering ruins of a 10,000-year-old city built by a lost civilisation. That is, at least, what many experts think. The ...

I have a soft spot for anime compilation movies, as they were a regular fixture of the ‘80s and ‘90s, and 'Short Peace' follows in that well-honored tradition.

With October marking Cruise Month, travellers can enjoy Japan's rapidly growing cruise market by exploring these 10 ports ...

Matcha is popular, but it's not all created equally. Once you learn the differences, you'll know the best kind of matcha to ...

Japan Tourism Agency's commissioner, Shigeki Murata, sat down with the Mirror at the World Travel and Tourism Council summit ...