Japan
Archaeology
Mystery of Japan’s ‘Mermaid’ Mummy Solved
A recently discovered mummified "mermaid" that scientists believed to be a disturbing combination of animal parts has turned out to be even stranger than initially thought, according to new research findings.
In 2022, the researchers stumbled upon the mermaid inside...
World
Japan Baffled as Unidentified Iron Ball-Like Object Appears on Beach
On Tuesday, Japanese authorities began an inquiry into a gigantic, unexplained metal ball that a woman found on a beach. The beach in Hamamatsu was closed to the public as part of the investigation.
Concerned about the potential for an...
Diplomacy
Ties Between Greece and Japan Get a Boost in PM Mitsotakis’ Tokyo Visit
The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis is on an official visit to Japan - the first by a Greek leader in 17 years- hoping to attract investments.
Greece hopes to develop even closer ties with Japan, Mitsotakis said in...
Europe
UK, Italy and Japan in Joint Venture to Build Advanced Jet Fighter
The UK and Italy are in collaboration with Japan in a project aimed at building a new jet fighter. It is expected to have advanced digital capabilities in artificial intelligence and cyber warfare.
The partnership, comprised of countries from both...
Animals
A Rat Without a Y Chromosome Could Reveal Human’s Genetic Future
A spiny rat that has lost its Y chromosome has been discovered by researchers in the Amami Islands. The finding could reveal the future of human genetics.
The rattus - its scientific name - from the island in the Ryukyu archipelago of...
Greek News
World Cup: Japan Fans Clean Up Stadium After Win Over Germany
Even in the euphoria of their most famous World Cup win, Japan's fans stayed behind to help clean up at the stadium in Qatar on Wednesday.
Following Japan's stunning 2-1 win over Germany in Group E, the team's supporters took...
Greece
Greek Passport Eighth Most Powerful in the World
Japan, which has completely banned all foreign spectators from the upcoming Olympics, is in first place in passport strength.
Culture
Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek National Poet of Japan
Lafcadio Hearn, a unique figure in international literature, began his life in Greece and spent the rest of his career in Japan.
events
New Dates for Tokyo Olympic Games 2021 Announced
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' Organization Committee President Yoshiro Mori announced on Monday the new dates of the Olympic Games, which are now scheduled to take place in Japan next year.
According to the new program of the games, the...
Greek News
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Postponed for a Year As World Fights Coronavirus
The world's most iconic single event, the Olympic Games, which were supposed to have been held in Tokyo in the summer of 2020, will be postponed for one year in a move not seen since World War II, it was...