In Japan, not only does the tobacco industry have close ties to government, but universities are also vulnerable to its influence. In this equation, public health loses out.

The number of Japanese centenarians is on the rise, providing new models for how to live in a super-aging society.

A study by European researchers has concluded that the role of human-driven climate change in contributing to the wildfires was undeniable.

Members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine warned Americans of ‘real danger in this moment’ More than 1,900 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine signed an open letter warning Americans about the “danger” of the Trump administration’s attacks on science. The letter comes amid the administration’s relentless assault on US scientific institutions which has included threats to private universities, federal grant cancelations and ideological funding reviews, mass government layoffs, resignations and censorship. Continue reading...

At a Tokyo Fail Club gathering, speakers share candid talks about ventures gone wrong, bankruptcy and depression, touting a message of persistence in the face of adversity.

A growing industry quietly erases the final traces of those who die alone, exposing deep societal fractures.

In the Ehime city of Imabari, 417 hectares had been burned as of Wednesday, while the fire in the city of Okayama had swept through some 559 hectares.

The Meteorological Agency says the phenomenon, which could reduce visibility in some regions to under 5 kilometers, is forecast to last through Thursday morning.

A study by European researchers has concluded that the role of human-driven climate change in contributing to the wildfires was undeniable.

昨日3月25日(火)から日本列島に黄砂が飛来していますが、それと同時に韓国で発生した山火事の煙も流れてきている可能性があります。今日は東海地方などで「煙の匂いを感じる」という声が増加していて、韓国の山火事の影響が考えられます。

In Tokyo and Sendai, high cedar pollen levels will persist into late March, followed by cypress pollen peaking from late March to early April.

Violators will be punishable with up to six months' imprisonment or a maximum fine of ¥500,000 ($3,380).

Despite longstanding taboos, evolving attitudes toward women's health highlight shifting cultural norms.

Among them are five that supply water to Self-Defense Forces facilities.

The target was proposed last month, and was criticized by experts who said the plans don’t align with international ambitions to curb global warming.

Ministers also agreed to raise the upper limit on out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Every three years the health ministry estimates healthy life expectancy based on a comprehensive survey of living conditions.

The inspection follows a reported leak in August of water containing 'forever chemicals' outside the U.S. base in western Tokyo.

This year’s health and wellness fads point to a Japan that desires more wholesome lifestyles but doesn’t have the time or resources to go about it in traditional ways.

Global warming caused Hokkaido to receive up to 20% more snow in December 2021 than usual, a team of Japanese scientists concluded.