April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop "crease patterns" that can be utilized in diverse fields.

TOKYO -Japan is “seriously concerned” over growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, as closer ties between the two could affect the security environment in Asia ...

Japan needs a stable program as it strengthens its defenses to stay abreast of changes in its security environment. However, excessive reliance on armed force may prove counterproductive as this ...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., which currently produces only gas-powered motorcycles, announced on Oct. 6 that all of its main models sold in Japan and Western markets will run on electricity by ...

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Spring has officially arrived, and Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms, or sakura, are beginning to bloom across the country! As of March 27, 2025, the cherry blossom season is about to kick off in many ...

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