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Seasonal yellow dust is expected to arrive in western Japan from March 29 to 30 ... fine dust particles will likely reach the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions after the evening. The agency is warning ...

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The poet Joseph Hutchison describes the magic of artichokes perfectly in his one-line poem: “O heart weighed down by so many ...

KYOTO--Hundreds of maple trees are lit up as part of an annual illumination scenic event put on by Sagano Scenic Railway Co. so passengers can enjoy the gorgeous hues of autumn foliage.

Yonehara said he feels the traditional Japanese mindset in a tanka poem by Fujiwara no Sadaie, or Teika (1162-1241), which denied the existence of things considered beautiful. The poem says: “As I ...

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Mar. 5, 2025 — A new study confirms the Antarctic ozone layer is healing as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting ...

The Easter lily is endemic to the northern Philippines, as well as Taiwan and Japan. Its stem can grow to over 3 feet ... cup-shaped blooms with five petals that appear in the spring before the new ...