Japan's century-old Mingei, or folk art, movement celebrates the everyday work of anonymous artists. It stands in contrast to both fine arts and industrially mass-produced goods. And it's having a yet ...

Tokyo, Jan. 9 (Jiji Press)--Japanese space exploration startup ispace Inc. said Thursday that its new lunar lander will be launched Wednesday in the company's second attempt to put such a ...

Japanese startup ispace vowed its upcoming second unmanned Moon mission will be a success, saying Thursday that it learned from its failed attempt nearly two years ago. In April 2023, the firm's first ...

Natural disasters are a fact of life in rural Japan, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have devastating impacts on local logistics. When roads wash out or become inaccessible, it can be ...

Japanese startup ispace vowed its upcoming second unmanned Moon mission will be a success, saying Thursday that it learned from its failed attempt nearly two years ago. In April 2023, the firm's ...

A black moon is a rare occurrence. The next Black Moon will occur on Aug. 23, 2025. This is considered a Black Moon under the definition of the third new moon in a season of four new moons.

As the viewing angle changes on these wire art animals, including the gentle-looking bear and rabbit, new details and aspects start to stand out. Although they are three-dimensional sculptures, they ...