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Japan tests self-driving cars at airports.
Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, is experimenting with using self-driving vehicles to tow cargo containers in an effort to address labor shortages as the number of touris…
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Why are there no breakfast shops in Japan?
Although breakfast is extremely important and the Japanese are masters of healthy eating, why are there no breakfast shops in Japan?
Flu epidemic
New strain of coronavirus discovered in bat droppings in Japanese cave
A team of scientists has discovered a new strain of coronavirus, similar to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, in the feces of bats living in a cave.
1001 mystery
Dogū: One of Japan's Oldest Mysteries
We learn a lot about what happened in the past through the recovery and study of archaeological artifacts.
Archeology
Flying monster never recorded by science appears in Japan
The Nipponopterus mifunensis monster may have been the terror of many dinosaurs.
Animal world
Solving the mystery of female gibbon getting pregnant at Japanese zoo
How could Momo, the ape locked alone in an iron cage here, get pregnant?
1001 mystery
Top 8 most precious treasures in the world are still missing
Amazing treasures from different cultures around the world have been stolen or mysteriously disappeared during wars.
New technology
Japanese company tests airless tires
Japan's leading tire maker Bridgestone is testing tires that don't need to be inflated.
Biology
Marimo: What is the extremely 'cute' algae ball that is currently loved by young people?
Marimo, also known as Aegagropila linnaei, is a type of algae commonly found in the northern hemisphere.
Environment
Aokigahara: The Mysterious Forest in Japan
Located at the northwestern foot of Mount Fuji, Aokigahara is a dense forest, famous for the large number of suicides there, and despite its many mysteries, it remains o…
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Rare photos capture portraits of Japanese samurai warriors nearly 200 years ago
Samurai originated in the 12th century, when the landowning elite hired these men for the purpose of fighting for power.
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A day in Japan can be up to 30 hours long, does this country live in a different 'timeline'?
If you pay attention to late night and early morning TV shows in Japan, you may notice something very strange when the time stamps 10:30 p.m., 9 p.m....
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A carcinogen that was once banned in Japan and the United States, many people still come into contact with it every day without knowing it.
Few people know that this toxin can also increase the risk of lung cancer just like cigarettes.
Health
The special sitting posture of Japanese people helps prolong life and prevent diseases.
Among the secrets to longevity of the people of the land of cherry blossoms, sitting on the floor has been proven to help people become healthier.
1001 mystery
Mysterious metal sphere on Japanese beach
The 1.5m diameter hollow sphere is sparking much speculation on social media about the object's origin.