Fin whale meat is back on the menu in Japan. The resumption of commercial whaling by Japan in June 2019 stirred global controversy, and now, the nation's latest move has once again ignited furor among conservationists. Japan has announced its decision to include fin whales, the second-largest animal on Earth, to its list of commercial whaling species within its exclusive … [Read more...] about Japan To Start Hunting Fin Whales, The Second-Largest Animal On Earth
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Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and technological advancements, finds itself grappling with an unprecedented dilemma: a staggering surplus of vacant houses. The number has soared to a record high of nine million, a figure surpassing the entire population of New York City. These abandoned dwellings, known as "akiya" in Japanese, present multifaceted challenges for … [Read more...] about Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
The Enchanting Chichi-sugi: An 800-Year-Old “Breast Tree” in Japan
This is an old cedar tree about 800 years old that stands at the east foot of Mt. Daimanji, Oki Islands, Japan. This tree has a height of 30 meters, a circumference of 16 meters at the roots, and branches out in 15 places from the middle of the trunk. One of its most striking features is the presence of 24 giant stalactite-shaped breast roots about 10 meters above ground. … [Read more...] about The Enchanting Chichi-sugi: An 800-Year-Old “Breast Tree” in Japan
Mysterious Perfectly Spherical Cloud Captured in Japan
Cloud formations have always fascinated us, whether they resemble mythical creatures or take on unusual shapes. But this time, a perfectly spherical cloud captured the attention of Twitter users when @pmxpvrtmx (Poppy) shared a photo of it floating above houses in Fujisawa, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Poppy described her experience, saying, "When I looked out of … [Read more...] about Mysterious Perfectly Spherical Cloud Captured in Japan
The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster
On September 4, 2018, Japan was hit by the strongest typhoon to make landfall in a quarter of a century. Typhoon Jebi brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful storm surges that caused widespread flooding and damage to buildings and infrastructure. One of the most impressive images to emerge from the storm was taken in the fishing harbor of Aki, Kochi prefecture. The … [Read more...] about The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster