NARA--Researchers have unearthed a shield-shaped bronze mirror and massive iron sword in an ancient kofun burial mound here, unprecedented discoveries of their kind in Japan. The unusually ...

A fresco featuring the bright blue paint of the newly opened room; a scanning electron image of an ancient Roman concrete sample with lime clast, highlighted in red; Dr. Masic inspecting the ...

To meet the increasing demands for flexible, durable, and cost-effective antennas, researchers are turning to an unexpected source of inspiration: kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting and ...

Want to learn Japanese by playing video games and watching anime? A band of YouTubers — with the help of modern tools — has made learning one of the world’s most challenging languages into a ...

An ancient slab of seafloor that was around when Earth’s earliest known dinosaurs emerged has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean, where it has seemingly hovered in a sort of mid-dive for ...

As Japan continues to be a global hub for business and culture, this research provides valuable insights into the country's rich genetic heritage and ancient migration patterns.

Arri has introduced a new line of prime cine lenses inspired by the ancient Japanese philosophy of Ensō, aiming to provide a versatile choice for all shooting scenarios and a more 'affordable' entry ...

It's not clear why ancient humans and other animals in this ... For instance, it is well established that humans had clothing, built dwellings and controlled fire during the cold conditions ...

Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of kirigami, the team has developed a method to transform a simple sheet of material into a complex 3D antenna. This technique is said to be a quick and cost ...

It’s the fifth maneki-neko (“beckoning cat”) I’ve bought since I arrived in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture, south of Osaka in the Kansai Region. A common Japanese figurine sold everywhere ...