Having witnessed the extinction of the Japanese oriental stork and the Japanese crested ibis, Dr. Shimano knew he had to help ...

"Representation, I think, in the arts, is a big thing," Quesada told AFP in Los Angeles as he promoted his powerful track "Like a Bird" from the prison drama "Sing Sing" -- a nominee for the best ...

Tattoo removal in Japan is common due to stigma. Learn about costs, methods, and where to go if you're considering getting a tattoo removed. While body art is widely accepted in many countries, ...

Payne enjoyed some solo success before his career stalled. Japan's snowy escape in northern Tohoku. Discover pristine powdery slopes, samurai heritage and breathtaking views on charming rail journeys.

Bird flu is here to stay. The H5N1 avian influenza is proliferating among U.S. cows and there are now two strains circulating among mammals and birds. Though there are only 68 confirmed cases in ...

Full flame feasting, even hotter entertainment, and a scorching chilli eating competition are featured at the fiery food fest ...

These astonishing photographs give an unprecedented glimpse inside the world of the Yakuza, the Japanese organised crime syndicates, known for their brutality, tattoos and strict code of honour ...

Want to show some love for puffins, those engaging coastal seabirds? Order a puffin license plate. “The Oregon Coast Aquarium is one of three facilities in the Pacific Northwest, and the only in the ...

Cold Temperatures Promote Spread of a Bird Pink Eye Pathogen at Winter Feeders Feb. 11, 2025 — A recent study by two biological science researchers found that a pathogen for bird pink eye ...

Takashi Hiraoka, communications director at the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology, expressed surprise the bird had survived a winter outdoors in Japan. “I thought it would be less likely that ...