Japan Earthquake 2026: 13 Dead, 400+ Tremors Rock Kumamoto After 7.1 Magnitude Strike
Japan earthquake kills 13, triggers 400+ aftershocks in Kumamoto. 31,800 displaced; AEON Mall collapses. Full recovery update.
Japan Finds Rare Earth Elements in Deep Sea Mud Near Remote Island
Japanese researchers have confirmed the presence of a large concentration of rare earth elements in deep-sea mud surrounding Minamitorishima—a small, remote coral atoll roughly 1,900 kilometres southeast of Tokyo that sits within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The deposit, detailed in
Japan’s Viral Monkey Punch Turns One—and Gets 2,500 Birthday Cards
Punch, the orphaned Japanese macaque who went viral clinging to a plush toy, turned one at Ichikawa City Zoo and received over 2,500 birthday
Japan’s Abandoned Macaque Punch Has 4.5M Fans — Zoo Says “He’s Learning” But Science Warns It Won’t Be Simple
Punch the Abandoned Macaque: Zoo Care, IKEA Donation & The Science Behind Surrogate Comfort | KarmActive Wildlife · Animal Welfare · Japan · Zoo
Japan’s ispace Resilience Spacecraft Crashes During Second Moon Landing Attempt
Japan’s private space company ispace has confirmed its “Resilience” spacecraft crashed during a Moon landing attempt on June 6, 2025. The spacecraft lost contact with Earth less than two minutes before it
Rahul Somvanshi
Taiji Dolphin Hunt 2025: 94 Captured for Marine Parks Worth $128,000 Each as Kill Count Drops to 286
The annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan ended February 28, 2025, with numbers showing a shift in business strategy: fewer dolphins killed for meat but more captured alive for sale to marine
Japan’s 150-kg AI Robot AIREC Tackles Elderly Care Worker Shortage
Japan’s innovative AI-powered robot AIREC represents a major technological advancement in addressing the country’s severe shortage of caregivers for its elderly population. The 150-kg (330 lb) humanoid robot, whose name stands for
Japanese Flying Car Takes Major Step Toward Reality as SkyDrive Gets Safety Approval
Japanese company SkyDrive has moved closer to making electric flying vehicles a reality after receiving crucial safety approval for its three-passenger aircraft. The company also started building these vehicles at Suzuki Motor
Japan’s Naomi Arimoto Combines Coastal Waste with Fashion, Highlighting 20 Million Tonnes of Global Plastic Crisis
In Chigasaki, south of Tokyo, 42-year-old manicurist Naomi Arimoto has developed an unconventional response to marine pollution: turning beach plastic into nail art. Her work gains attention as world leaders prepare for
Karmactive Staff
Mount Fuji’s Longest Snow Delay in 130 Years: Climate Change Pushes Japan’s Iconic Peak Beyond Historical Norms Even in November
Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan) remains without snow as of November 4, 2024 – the latest snowless date since record-keeping began in 1894. The 3,776-meter stratovolcano typically receives its first snowfall (初冠雪, hatsukansetsu)
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Cats Learn Faster Than 14-Month-Old Babies—Surprising Study Finds Felines Excel in Cognitive Word-Image Pairing
It has always been said that cats are intelligent animals, but is it true? We already knew they can remember their own name or understand directions when we point, but a new
Forest Crayons: How Playfool Uses Japan’s Recycled Trees to Craft Artful Colors
In a world where sustainability and creativity intertwine, Tokyo-based design studio Playfool has unveiled a unique project that breathes new life into recycled Japanese wood. Dubbed “Forest Crayons,” these innovative art tools
Farewell to Tan Tan, Japan’s Beloved Giant Panda, Dies at 29, Marking Close of Sino-Japanese Panda Diplomacy Chapter
On April 1st, according to the latest report, the giant panda Tan Tan (female, born in September 1995), who resided at Oji Zoo, Kobe in Japan, suffered from Grade IV heart failure
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Daihatsu’s Visionary Fleet Electrifies Japan Mobility Show 2023!
Daihatsu Unveils Future of Mobility at Japan’s Premier Auto Show October 6, 2023 – At the inaugural Japan Mobility Show 2023, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. didn’t just bring cars; they brought visions
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