Sumo’s only grand master Hoshoryu vowed not to “tarnish the title” after being officially promoted to the highest rank on ...

Sake has been around for a long time, like really long. And there are some interesting fermentation techniques that helped ...

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Each shrine honors different deities from Japan’s Shinto sect. Visitors often trek between these shrines, taking in the peaceful atmosphere and stunning views. The history of Togakushi Shrine dates ...

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 ...

Japan Sea element plants are generally thought to have evolved from closely related species on the Pacific side. Camellia japonica and Camellia rusticana were also believed to follow this pattern.

A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty ...

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.