As the new Biomass satellite settles into life in orbit following its launch on April 29, ESA has released its most extensive ...

In a world first, Chinese scientists have been able to find a satellite using an infrared laser during the daytime. The ...

A key driver of Japan’s space ambitions is the Basic Plan on Space Policy, which was revised in 2023 to reflect the evolving ...

Discover how nearly two decades of satellite data—and the new Biomass mission—are helping scientists map forest carbon across ...

Traces of a small mountain castle dating to medieval times were discovered in the hills of Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture, this ...

Two seasoned trip planners on how to best tour the Golden Route through five cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish on a journey through Tokyo, Japan, capturing the city's vibrant food ...

China currently has two operational aircraft carriers, which are based at two different naval bases in the country.

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba estimated Japan's spring leaf flush dates in recent years using data from the Second-generation Global Imager (SGLI) sensor onboard the Japan Aerospace ...