The name mikazuki isn’t random. It is a nod to the local history of the Tohoku region, derived from the Japanese word for ...

The return of Ueno Zoo’s last giant pandas underscores how an animal became a diplomatic symbol — and what happens when that symbol is withdrawn.

At least one panda has lived in Japan since the Japanese and Chinese normalized their diplomatic ties in 1972.

Learn the secrets to raising goldfish the Japanese way! Discover traditional techniques, care tips, and practices that keep your fish healthy, happy, and thriving in a beautiful aquarium environment.

From 'Forza Horizon 6' to the long-awaited 'Fable' reboot, here's what went down during the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase.

Japanese macaques are famous for soaking in hot springs during winter, but new research suggests this behavior may serve ...

They found that bathing in hot springs subtly reshapes the snow monkeys’ relationships with their parasites and gut microbes. The macaques that bathe showed different lice distributions and gut ...

Nothing beats the rush of sitting down to watch an anime and being greeted with some of the best music Japan has to offer.

During the second half of January, there will be lots of classic and new performing arts shows and museum exhibitions ...

While these Labs may appear to be covered in chocolate themselves, if you bring one of these pretty dog breeds into your home ...

As China’s fertility rate falls to roughly half the replacement level of 2.1, Beijing is scrambling to boost births through policy incentives. But the decline now resembles a boulder rolling ...

Operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant have taken an unexpected turn, as the restart of Japan’s Kashiwazaki ...