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The rise in bear attacks has caused concern in a country deeply attached to the animal. Climate change and the declining ...

The University of Tokyo has issued a formal apology for “collecting and storing” the remains of Ainu and other indigenous ...

Central Hokkaido deserves a spot on your Japan itinerary—here's where to stay, what to do, and where to eat while you're there.

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Writer Adam H. Graham tries out a new coastal trail that is helping reinvigorate the communities devastated by the 2011 Great ...

Near Nagoya, startup AirKamuy is building affordable cardboard “origami drones” as Japan accelerates defense innovation under ...

Japan’s cultural treasure troves are scattered across the archipelago. These are regional art festivals, often tucked away in the mountains or found on the streets of rural villages. The festivals ...

Now that the 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka is over, many local governments in Japan are eager to capitalize on the success of the international event to attract tourists ...

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