Shovel shamisen group enlivens community
In aging northern Japan, one man sparks joy with a shovel music ensemble.
read moreNorthern Japan braces for snow
Weather warnings are triggered in northern Japan as heavy snow hits the area.
read moreDrinking with a view in a waste treatment facility
Experience-seeking tourists now have the option to drink in a waste treatment facility and to tour the Tokyo Sewerage.
read more'UFO station' luring visitors
A Nippon TV affiliate visits a UFO hotspot in western Japan.
read moreSigns...your mind is tricking you
A train operator gets creative using optical illusions in a bid to enhance station safety.
read moreCricket cuisine to save the world?
A researcher in western Japan is looking to crickets as a promising source of food for the future.
read moreHeavy snow to blanket Japan this weekend
Japan's Meteorological Agency forecasts heavy snow across the nation.
read morePanasonic unveils robotic assist arm
Panasonic unveils a robotic arm that can assist human labor.
read moreContraception by smartphone
Birth control and medical prescription may be getting a boost from technology.
read moreHokkaido snowstorms disrupt public transportation
Powerful snowstorms in Japan's northernmost main island Hokkaido disrupt public transportation across wide areas.
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