David Blackmon is an energy writer and consultant based in Texas. He spent 40 years in the oil and gas business, where he ...

Officials say that the contaminated soil from Fukushima is harmless. To demonstrate this, the beds in front of Prime Minister Ishiba's office are filled with it.

The Asian Heath Garden is full of fascinating trees and shrubs from China, Japan and Korea. Our evolving collection includes some lovely birches ( Betula ), hazels ( Corylus) and rhododendrons.

World shares are mixed after a closely watched auction of 40-year Japanese government bonds fell flat as worries mount over ...

One-Punch Man Season 3 is finally coming in October 2025. Viz Media confirms distribution rights, with J.C. Staff returning ...

Gamma-ray bursts do not only occur in space, but also on Earth. Researchers from Japan have observed their formation during a thunderstorm for the first time.

Until now, it was believed that modern Japanese people descended from two ancient groups. But scientists have just discovered ...

NAGASAKI, Japan — In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as ...

The U.S. government is considering acquiring a stake in United States Steel Corp. that would give it veto power over major ...

Examples of kirakira names include Pikachu (from "Pokémon") Naiki (like the brand Nike), Kitty (Kitty Chan) and Pū (like ...

Kirakira names have been a thing since the 90s, and they’re controversial in Japan — and, in fact, the government is cracking ...

U.S. Sen. David McCormick says an arrangement for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American ...