Once Extinct in Japan, Stork Population Soars to 100 After Gift From Russia
Once wiped out, these great white birds of Asia are starting to repopulate their former habitat in Japan, thanks to a gift from Russia.
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Snuggly Adoptable Kittens Cheer Up Morning Commuters on This Train in Japan
This Japanese train just played host to some very special passengers: 30 kittens who were raising adoption awareness during the morning commute.
Tokyo to Build Eco-Friendly 'Solar Roads' Ahead of 2020 Olympics
The city hopes to offset the cost of the project by building the solar roads on government-facilities before the 2020 Olympic Games.
Suicide Rates at Japanese Train Stations Have Plummeted by 84% Thanks to Simple Solution
The astonishing results were observed over the course of 10 years – and they have since inspired other stations to implement similar fixtures.
As a Means of Saving the Ocean, Man Tries to Become First Person to Swim Across the Pacific
Ben Lecomte might be the person most prepared to spend 6 to 8 months swimming the 5,500-mile span of the Pacific—and he hopes to leave a healthier ocean in his wake.
Japanese Bus Drivers Strike by Continuing to Run and Refusing to Take Anyone's Money
Bus drivers hope that the experimental strike tactics will show community members that they care, while still continuing to get their demands across.
World's Oldest Man Turns 112 With the Help of Cake and Sumo Wrestling
Mr. Nonaka was presented with the certification and – to his delight – a congratulatory sweet treat for his longevity earlier this week.
To Celebrate Year of the Dog, Google's Street Perspective Adds 'Pup View' Feature
The city workers responsible for "Pup View" hope that the fun feature will help bring in more tourism.
This Adorable Tiny Furniture Collection Was Designed Just For Cats
This furniture collection could please even the most haughty feline tastes in home decor.
World's Only Underwater Mailbox Was Built to Help Bring Tourists into Town - and it Worked
If you're into whacky roadside attractions, Susami may be your next travel destination - although, the attraction isn't necessarily on the side of the road, per se.
First Parkinson's Patient to Get Unique Stem Cell Treatment Could Pave the Way for Many More by 2023
The patient has shown no adverse effects since undergoing the procedure – and if the therapy's success continues, it could be available as soon as 2023.
These Two Cultured Cats Have Spent the Last Two Years Trying to Get Inside an Art Museum
Though the security guard is happy to greet his feline visitors with a friendly pat on the head, he always dutifully turns them away at the door.
In Historic First, Scientists Have Landed Rovers On an Asteroid and They're Transmitting Photos
If successful, the space agency will be responsible for the "world's first sample return mission to a C-type asteroid."
Indonesian Teenager Spends 49 Days Adrift at Sea in Fishing Hut, His Tears Turning to Joy With Rescue
The 19-year-old was rescued more than 77 miles at sea – but he was reportedly returned home in good health.
First-of-its-Kind Clinical Trial Will Try and Cure Parkinson's Disease Using 'Reprogrammed' Stem Cells
This will be the world's first clinical trial in which researchers use iPS cells to cure Parkinson's disease.
Ultrasound Waves Applied to Brain Could Be a Treatment for Dementia-Free of Side Effects
This new study from Tohoku University may reveal a promising new non-invasive treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
In 'Unprecedented' Show of Responsibility, the Next Olympics Win Gold for Being Green
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are going to be greener than ever before in an "unprecedented" push to be better for the planet and its people.
Why the World's Best Mathematicians Are Apparently Hoarding Chalk Made Out of 'Angel Tears'
No one knows what makes Hagoromo chalk so perfect - but its legendary reputation amongst mathematicians worldwide is being preserved and carried on.
Disabled Workers Can Fulfill Their Love of Catering by Controlling Restaurant Robots From Home
This robot café could offer a creative new avenue of income and social interaction to disabled people who can no longer work in a restaurant setting.
Ronaldo Scores Big for Kids in Nepal and Japan
Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo may play as a forward on the field, but when it comes to kids, he's an all-star defender.
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