Hiroaki Asakura, a farmer in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, learned how to be a green thumb from his father. This meant knowing the seasons for planting crops and what pesticides to apply and when.

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HOKKAIDO, Japan — White Christmas might just be a dream in the Philippines, but Hokkaido, Japan makes it a reality. For ...

Researchers have demonstrated the high accuracy of their newly developed typhoon observation device that can be dropped from an aircraft into the eye of a typhoon. This kind of device, called a ...

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that around 15 days of dry weather can trigger the flowering ...

Amid Japan's escalating floods, Wajima's resilience shines through human stories and innovations like Mr Waterstopper. From Sasaki's airboat to rebuilding efforts, this episode highlights the spirit ...

Political instability, dwindling public support and economic constraints are eroding the costly gains that the country made ...

In a major policy shift, South Korea announced Dec. 18 that it will end renewable energy subsidies for new biomass projects, ...

NASA's Juno spacecraft zipped just 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above the volcanic world Io in 2024. The extraterrestrial ...

Researchers studying sun-like stars and historical evidence from tree rings and glacial ice suggest that extreme solar events ...

With VIATT 2025 welcoming exhibitors from across Europe and Asia’s diverse textile sectors, the fair is set to enhance its status as a top sourcing destination for the ASEAN region, and buyer ...