Akira Yoshino, 71, who on Oct. 9 was named one of three laureates of this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry, wants younger generations to challenge untapped fields of science with curiosity. Read more
Architectural remains of foundation supports found at the site of a former Kyoto temple may have been those of a pagoda. Read more
A worsening relationship between Japan and South Korea has had a negative impact on tourism. Read more
Many Okinawans expressed deep sorrow over the damage to the castle, which is a symbol of their cultural roots. Read more
Japanese influencers are having their moment on the world scene. In September, Forbes Japan published a list of 50 YouTube, Twitter and Instagram accounts, organized into seven categories of “influence.” Read more
Electric appliance makers are targeting their technological expertise to improve inspections of infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Read more
The Japanese government granted pardons to some 550,000 petty criminals, a tradition tied to Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony last week. Read more
Unicharm Corp. has developed technology for recycling used disposable diapers. Read more
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has submitted an amendment that would require cyclists in the capital to purchase liability insurance, following a series of bicycle accidents resulting in pedestrians being severely injured. Read more
Countless cats beckon visitors at a temple in a quiet Tokyo neighborhood. Read more
The Japanese government is aiming to provide every student in elementary, junior high and high school with a laptop or tablet within the next five years. Read more
A flavored gluten-free rice vermicelli by Kobe-based Kenmin Foods Co. is making its way to U.S. supermarkets. Read more
During a natural disaster, the difference between life and death can come down to the availability of information that’s fast, accurate and in a language you understand. Read more
How would you like to spend an afternoon dangling nearly 1,500 feet above the ground in a metal basket? For Takuma Tachibana, 32, it’s just another day at the office. Read more
One of Japan’s core goals during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics is showcasing of the most advanced technologies in the world. Read more
Visitors to Japan can go cashless while traveling across the country, now that major rail operators have released prepaid, reloadable transportation cards, called IC cards, for tourists. Read more
Drawing lessons from one of the worst disasters in the nation’s history, a team of Japanese researchers is developing an artificial intelligence-based tsunami forecasting system set for release by March that could help limit loss of life and property in future calamities. Read more
With the Rugby World Cup drawing about 500,000 visitors to Japan, attitudes have been split among public bath operators over whether to accept foreign customers with tattoos. Read more
The Tosa Reihoku Festival in Shikoku, held in the northern Kochi Prefecture renowned for its majestic natural scenery, comprises a wide range of outdoor activities through the end of the year. Read more
The smuggling of bobtail lizards (also known as shingleback lizards), popular as pets in Asian countries, is rampant, and several Japanese citizens involved in the crime have been caught. Read more
53-year-old Kenji Yamase doesn’t fit the traditional image of a hikikomori, but then perceptions of Japan’s social recluses are changing. Read more
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