Akihito, the eldest son of Emperor Hirohito (b. 1901, d. 1989) and Empress Nagako (b. 1903, d. 2000) is currently the longest-living Japanese emperor in verifiable history. He abdicated in 2019, the ...

Undeterred by major setbacks that recently befell the famed "Kishu ume," or plums grown in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, "umeboshi" pickled plum makers are working on developing new produc ...

Kyoto may be best known for its ancient temples, geisha and pale pink clouds of cherry blossoms, but the fall foliage season is equally deserving of your time.

You buy a plum, plant the pit, and have a lifetime supply of free plums -- that's the dream at least. Discover why experts don't recommend this practice.

For Xu Hai, vice president of Phoenix Publishing and Media Group (PPMG), being a big company comes with its own strengths. With its nine publishing houses, including Yilin Press and Jiangsu People’s ...

Abstract: When considering a tsunami disaster, many researchers have considered the tsunami's flow depth and velocity as the primary contributors to the building damage. Additionally, the majority of ...

This giant silk moth stuns with vibrant colors feathered antennae and a fuzzy body while living only two weeks as an adult.

Climb aboard for a voyage across the vast Pacific, a 19-day cruise that ventures from the untamed wild of Alaska to the soaring skyscrapers of Tokyo.

S ilent Hill f, like any good Silent Hill game, is filled with puzzles for the player to solve in order to progress, get new items, and learn more about the world. The first puzzle in the game comes ...

If you want to add hybrid fruit trees to your garden, you’re in for a sweet treat. Hybrid fruit trees are generally easier to grow than standard varieties, as they offer greater adaptability and ...