White Dots Trailing Japan's Sky Captured in Photo Are Actually Space X's Over 2,900 Starlink Satellites in Space

Medicine & Technology Sep 09, 2022

A Japanese museum curator shared a photo of Starlink satellites he captured. Check out this post to see the image.

Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2020 a Nod to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dec 14, 2020

Japan has chosen the word "mitsu" for its 2020 "Kanji of the Year," which appeared in its government campaigns to enforce social distancing in response to the global coronavirus pandemic that has largely shaped this challenging year.

Crickets Have An Unusual Way of Dispersing Orchid Seeds

Aug 11, 2020

A researcher from the Kobe University Graduate of Science in Japan has found evidence of how crickets disperse seeds for the orchid Apostasia nipponica.

Two Holes In Japanese Recycle Bins Explained

Sep 10, 2019

Every recycle bin in Japan come with two holes, but both lead to the same compartment. Why do they make two holes then?

Japan And India May Team Up In The Race To The Moon

Aug 01, 2019

These two countries have expressed their desire to go back to the Moon in search for something nobody thought was possible -- water on the moon’s surface.

Commercial Whaling In Japan Is Set To Start After 30 Years Haitus

Jul 22, 2019

A fleet of vessels all set to search for whales to bring back home is expected to open a new season of whaling in Japan.

Japan On An Uphill Battle Against Plastic Use

Jul 09, 2019

Although the figures show that Japan is recycling a total of 84% of its plastic, a recent article argues that the recycling efforts may not be what they seem.

60,000 Premature Deaths in Japan Caused by Heavily Polluted Air

Jun 03, 2019

While Japan may prove to be less polluted now than its neighboring countries in Asia, its problem with air pollution is not yet over.

Japan Launches The “Michibiki” No.2 Satellite To Build The Homegrown Geolocation System

Jun 04, 2017

Japan has just launched the “Michibiki” No.2 satellite with an aim to boost the GPS system and to have the homegrown GPS system.

Two New Species Of Orchids Found In Okinawa Are Parasitic

Apr 12, 2017

Two new species of orchids found in Okinawa are named Gastrodia nippondoides and Gastrodia okinawensis. These are not the typical pretty flowers that we know of, however. A shocking discovery reveals that not only are these plants unable to photosynthesize, they are also parasitic.

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Is There Still Bright Future For Japan After Disaster

Mar 18, 2017

The Japanese government is still unclear as to what they will do with the nuclear power plant energy.

Deep-Ocean Sound Waves Might Stop Tsunamis

Feb 16, 2017

Scientists have discovered that deep-ocean sound waves can stop or decrease tsunami waves.

Japan Space Junk Collector Fails First Orbital Test

Feb 02, 2017

Japan's space junk mission may failed as it may not be able to release the giant fish net accoding to scientists.

In Japan, Dolphin Controversy Continues Despite International Outcry

May 21, 2015

Officials from the small fishing village of Taiji, in Central Japan, remain defiant amidst protests that label their dolphin hunts as cruel. Despite international outcry, the slaughter continues.

Scientists Shed Light on Beaming Solar Power from Space

Mar 15, 2015

While there might be limits to the amount of solar power we can collect here on Earth, scientists have long been studying the notion of harnessing solar power from the endless supply that can be found in space. Now, what was once just a notion in the mind of researchers has taken a huge step towards becoming a reality.