06
Apr
Live fish found in likely tsunami debris
The fish, which live off the coast of Japan and Hawaii, made their way across the Pacific in a drifting skiff. Of the 5 fish that made the journey, 1 is still alive.
06
Apr
Live fish found in likely tsunami debris
The fish, which live off the coast of Japan and Hawaii, made their way across the Pacific in a drifting skiff. Of the 5 fish that made the journey, 1 is still alive.
11
Mar
On 2-year anniversary, tsunami debris still washing ashore
The debris slowly arriving in North America is only a fraction of the estimated 5 million tons of rubble and other materials swept into the sea by the tsunami.
09
Feb
30
Jan
Who turned down the thermostat? Macaques want to know
A troop of Japanese macaque monkeys huddle together on Jan. 26 in an effort to shield themselves from freezing, snowy weather at Awajishima Monkey Center in Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Also referred to as snow monkeys, Japanese macaques reside in the forests of northern Japan. They are famous for their peculiar wintertime activities, which include bathing in hot springs and engaging in epic snowball fights.
09
Jan
24
Dec
‘Cat Island’ is a feline’s purrfect paradise
While many cities are working to curb feral cat populations through spay-and-neuter programs, there’s one place where cat numbers continue to grow and the locals encourage it.
Tashiro-jima is a small island in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, that’s home to more cats than people. Better known as “Cat Island,” it has about 100 permanent residents — most of whom are over 65 years of age — and hundreds and hundreds of cats.
18
Dec
‘Cat Island’ is a feline’s purrfect paradise
This small island off the coast of Japan is home to more cats than people.
16
Dec
12
Nov
Is Pepsi’s new ‘fat-blocking soda’ too good to be true?
Pepsi Special, a new version of Pepsi-Cola with added fiber will be sold in Japan and marketed as a “fat-blocking soda.” Is this a healthy idea or a marketing ploy that will lead to more unhealthy eating habits?
04
Oct
Japan shows bomb-detecting plane ticket reader
The new detector sucks in air around travelers and scans for any explosive substance residue. The entire process only takes a few seconds.
