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Scientists from the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo undertook a 140-mile, 45-hour journey in a dugout canoe.

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History

Scientists crafted a prehistoric canoe, sailed 140 miles, and made a historic discovery

With 20 gold medals, Iichi Marumo is the oldest speedskater in the world

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Culture

With 20 gold medals, Iichi Marumo is the oldest speedskater in the world

Hiroshima mayor warns that 'self-centered nationalism' could lead to nuclear disaster

"We must never allow this painful past to repeat itself."

Microsoft switched to a 4-day-work-week and the results were eye-opening

"We should work to live, not live to work."

Articles

Innovative Japanese Preschool is Built to Encourage Puddle-Jumping

Creative architecture helps create a space where children feel free to play, and learn, at the exact same time.

Articles

Why Robots Are the Future of Elder Care

From electronic monitors to mechanized bears, robots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life for the world’s aging population.

Articles

Japan's Mixed-Heritage Beauty Queen Is on a Mission to End Racism

Ariana Miyamoto draws upon her own experience with bigotry to open a national dialogue.

Articles

Japan Unveils A Pair Of Massive, High-Efficiency, Floating Solar Power Plants

What’s big, “green,” and able to provide clean power for almost a thousand people?

Articles

After Destroying the City Multiple Times, Godzilla Is Named Tokyo’s “Tourism Ambassador”

The “King Of All Monsters” is given honorary residency in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward in exchange for bringing in the tourists.

Articles

Artist Mariko Mori Uncovers Parallel Universes With New Show

One of the biggest art stars in Japan brings her intergalactic sculptures to NYC’s Sean Kelly Gallery.

Articles

Japan’s Underemployed are Forced to Live in Internet Cafes

Japan’s internet cafe refugees are a symptom of a larger labor issue.

Design

How Over 90,000 Photos Were Salvaged From the 2011 Japan Tsunami

Imaging and electronicS company Ricoh helped return 90,000 photos to their owners.

Articles

Japanese City Will Pay for Women to Freeze Their Eggs

Many in Japan are willing to try just about anything to reverse their nation’s tanking birth rates

Articles

Meet the Robot Bear Who Will Care for Japan’s Elderly

“Robear” is three-hundred pounds of high-tech robotics, designed to help get people in and out of bed.

Articles

This Japanese Robot Will Dispense Whole Tomatoes Into Your Mouth While You Run

An 18 pound humanoid robot that perches on the shoulders of runners and feeds them.

Articles

Tokyo Without The Advertisements Is Hauntingly Beautiful

French Artist Nicolas Damiens created a series of GIFs that re-imagine a sign-less Japan.

Articles

Why I Can’t Wait for Japan’s 2020 Robolympics

We may be on the verge of a robo-sports revolution.

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Scientists crafted a prehistoric canoe, sailed 140 miles, and made a historic discovery

The 8 everyday Japanese habits that quietly show deep respect and profound gratitude

How a group of Japanese business men in suits became a beloved cheerleading squad

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With 20 gold medals, Iichi Marumo is the oldest speedskater in the world

Hiroshima mayor warns that 'self-centered nationalism' could lead to nuclear disaster

"We must never allow this painful past to repeat itself."

Microsoft switched to a 4-day-work-week and the results were eye-opening

"We should work to live, not live to work."

Innovative Japanese Preschool is Built to Encourage Puddle-Jumping

Creative architecture helps create a space where children feel free to play, and learn, at the exact same time.

Why Robots Are the Future of Elder Care

From electronic monitors to mechanized bears, robots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life for the world’s aging population.

Japan's Mixed-Heritage Beauty Queen Is on a Mission to End Racism

Ariana Miyamoto draws upon her own experience with bigotry to open a national dialogue.

Japan Unveils A Pair Of Massive, High-Efficiency, Floating Solar Power Plants

What’s big, “green,” and able to provide clean power for almost a thousand people?

After Destroying the City Multiple Times, Godzilla Is Named Tokyo’s “Tourism Ambassador”

The “King Of All Monsters” is given honorary residency in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward in exchange for bringing in the tourists.

Artist Mariko Mori Uncovers Parallel Universes With New Show

One of the biggest art stars in Japan brings her intergalactic sculptures to NYC’s Sean Kelly Gallery.

Japan’s Underemployed are Forced to Live in Internet Cafes

Japan’s internet cafe refugees are a symptom of a larger labor issue.

How Over 90,000 Photos Were Salvaged From the 2011 Japan Tsunami

Imaging and electronicS company Ricoh helped return 90,000 photos to their owners.

Japanese City Will Pay for Women to Freeze Their Eggs

Many in Japan are willing to try just about anything to reverse their nation’s tanking birth rates

Meet the Robot Bear Who Will Care for Japan’s Elderly

“Robear” is three-hundred pounds of high-tech robotics, designed to help get people in and out of bed.

This Japanese Robot Will Dispense Whole Tomatoes Into Your Mouth While You Run

An 18 pound humanoid robot that perches on the shoulders of runners and feeds them.

Tokyo Without The Advertisements Is Hauntingly Beautiful

French Artist Nicolas Damiens created a series of GIFs that re-imagine a sign-less Japan.

Why I Can’t Wait for Japan’s 2020 Robolympics

We may be on the verge of a robo-sports revolution.

Don’t Get Mad … But Your Anger May Not Have Much To Do With Your Health

A new study shows that Asian societies do not experience the same anger-poor health link prevalent among Western populations

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"We must never allow this painful past to repeat itself."

"We should work to live, not live to work."

Creative architecture helps create a space where children feel free to play, and learn, at the exact same time.

From electronic monitors to mechanized bears, robots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life for the world’s aging population.

Ariana Miyamoto draws upon her own experience with bigotry to open a national dialogue.

What’s big, “green,” and able to provide clean power for almost a thousand people?

The “King Of All Monsters” is given honorary residency in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward in exchange for bringing in the tourists.

One of the biggest art stars in Japan brings her intergalactic sculptures to NYC’s Sean Kelly Gallery.

Japan’s internet cafe refugees are a symptom of a larger labor issue.

Imaging and electronicS company Ricoh helped return 90,000 photos to their owners.

Many in Japan are willing to try just about anything to reverse their nation’s tanking birth rates

“Robear” is three-hundred pounds of high-tech robotics, designed to help get people in and out of bed.

An 18 pound humanoid robot that perches on the shoulders of runners and feeds them.

French Artist Nicolas Damiens created a series of GIFs that re-imagine a sign-less Japan.

We may be on the verge of a robo-sports revolution.

A new study shows that Asian societies do not experience the same anger-poor health link prevalent among Western populations

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