Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
High-tech spin for samurai-era ukiyo-e artist Hokusai at Tokyo exhibit
Visitors can step back in time to Japan's samurai era in an new Tokyo exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology to bring ...
How the real murders behind the hit novel Butter exposed Japanese media misogyny
Novelist Asako Yuzuki took inspiration from Kijima’s case to create a fictional narrative for her novel Butter. It’s a story ...
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Captivating Gaboon Viper Moves Like a Caterpillar
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Who’s the new furry neighbour? It might be a wolverine
Long persecuted alongside other large carnivores, the wolverine ( Gulo gulo) probably began its recovery in Norway and Sweden half a century ago, after both countries moved to protect the animal. That ...
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Beware the Kappa! Japan’s Creepiest Mythical Creature
The Kappa is one of Japan’s most infamous mythical creatures—both mischievous and terrifying. Known for its love of cucumbers ...