KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- A fossil found nearly three decades ago in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture has been identified to be a previously unclassified genus and species of pterosaur ...

A fossilized cervical vertebra discovered back in 1996 in southwestern Japan was found to have been ... Cretaceous period in the town of Mifune in Kumamoto Prefecture by the town's education ...

The Higo Medical Education Museum showcases the deep-rooted tradition of medical education in Kumamoto, highlighting the legacy of world-renowned bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato, whose portrait ...

according to Japan Tourism Agency statistics released on May 31. The figure, the most of all countries and territories, accounted for about 30 percent of international guests to Kumamoto Prefecture.

iconic Kumamoto Castle is rising from the ashes. The temblors caused serious damage to the structures that make up one of Japan’s most traditional fortresses, in addition to the succession of ...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could push Asian nations closer to China and destabilize regional security, Japan’s ruling party policy chief warned, calling for stronger defense ties ...

Sunny with a high of 74 °F (23.3 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 49 °F (9.4 °C ...

Cloudy with a high of 82 °F (27.8 °C) and a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 9 mph (6.4 to 14.5 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 7 to 11 mph (11.3 to 17.7 kph). The ...

Spring season in Japan is characterized not just by the cherry blossoms, seasonal food and traditional and modern festivals and events, but also by the exceptional beauty that engulfs the land ...

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Are you interested in Japan? A major or minor in Japanese studies gives you the chance to explore that interest. You will gain linguistic and cultural fluency to provide expertise on Japanese culture ...

An inexperienced climber became stranded on Mount Fuji last week, after climbing to the top of the Japanese mountain and losing some of his climbing gear. As if that weren’t bad enough ...