New beaked whale species discovered in Japan 4 September 2019 Researchers from various institutions have confirmed the discovery of a new species of beaked whale... read more
Travel to the safest cities in the world 30 August 2019 The Safest Cities Index for 2019 has selected the top 60 safest cities in the... read more
Ed’s letter: Go hug a tree 19 August 2019 Justin Fox gets lost in the leafy embrace of forests.... read more
Japan gets paper KitKat packaging that turns into origami 13 August 2019 Nestlé in Japan is launching paper packaging for it's famous KitKat chocolate, that can be... read more
Nine sika deer die from eating plastic in Japan 12 July 2019 Japan's Nara Park is famous for its resident sika deer, attracting thousands of tourists looking... read more
Watch: Walking Japan 4 July 2019 Once an ancient highway through the Japanese Alps from Kyoto to Tokyo, the Nakasendo Way... read more
Lionesses astonished by zoo escape drill 28 June 2019 Safety is always a concern when you're dealing with wild animals, but two onlookers were... read more
SA prof receives Japanese honour for saving bluefin tuna 22 May 2019 A South African scientist and professor from the University of Cape Town was awarded the... read more
Japanese city bans eating while walking 17 May 2019 Last month the seaside city of Kamakura in Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture put a ban on... read more
World’s fastest bullet train is being tested in Japan 14 May 2019 The 22-metre sleek nose on the world's fastest bullet train, which can reach speeds of... read more
