
Cicada larvae not for eating: park
A park in Saitama, northeast of Tokyo, puts up notice boards after complaints of people digging up cicada larvae, possib...
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Abe and Ishiba to face off in LDP election
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party sets its leadership election for September 20.
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Sapphire mirrors for gravity wave detector on display
The University of Tokyo's Institue of Cosmic Ray Research is working on KAGRA, an interferometer that uses sapphire mirr...
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2 typhoons threaten Japan
Weather officials warn of high-speed wind gusts, heavy rain and high waves as typhoons Soulik and Cimaron approach Japan...
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Weather officials aim to boost precision
Japan's Meteorological Agency presents an action plan for improving forecasts by 2030.
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Throne work exhibited
Work to dismantle the throne to be used for Crown Prince Naruhito's enthronement is shown at a Kyoto palace.
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