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City workers in Nagasaki carefully preserve 206 books containing the names of every atomic bombing victim through an annual ritual of remembrance. The ceremony blends practical preservation with profound respect for those lost 79 years ago.
A young Japanese activist whose grandmother survived the atomic bomb is building a mobile museum to share survivor stories worldwide. Suzuka Nakamura wants to ensure the voices of hibakusha reach communities far beyond Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
A crispy Japanese street snack born from 19th-century cultural exchange is inspiring home cooks to rediscover culinary fusion at its finest. Hatoshi, the beloved deep-fried shrimp toast from Nagasaki, shows how food traditions can bridge cultures across centuries.
A century-old atomic bomb survivor's dream came true when baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani knelt before her at a Dodgers game. The touching moment brought tears to everyone watching.
Momoyo Nakamoto Kelley survived the atomic bomb in 1945, and at age 100, she just met the Japanese baseball stars she's watched for years. Her grandson made it happen at Coors Field, where Shohei Ohtani knelt down to shake her hand.
Tsutomu Yamaguchi survived both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings in 1945, then spent decades teaching future generations about peace. His remarkable story of resilience and his lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmament inspire hope even from history's darkest moments.
Japan just brought its first commercial-scale floating wind farm online, marking a major milestone as the island nation tackles deep ocean waters where traditional turbines can't reach. While some countries pause on wind energy, Japan is proving the technology works.
The atomic bomb survivors who won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize are making sure their mission outlives them. Nihon Hidankyo will vote in 2027 on how to pass their nuclear disarmament work to the next generation.
Over 200 atomic bomb survivors and supporters marched to the United Nations headquarters in New York, carrying a powerful message of peace ahead of a crucial nuclear treaty review. Their voices, representing 80 years of resilience, are inspiring a new generation to continue the fight for a nuclear-free world.
An 80-year-old atomic bomb survivor who was exposed to radiation in his mother's womb delivered a powerful call for nuclear disarmament at the United Nations. His message echoes decades of advocacy from Japan's hibakusha community.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning group Nihon Hidankyo is asking Japan's biggest banks to stop funding nuclear weapons manufacturers. Two major financial institutions have already adopted similar policies on their own.
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Scientists traced the iconic sideways shuffle of crabs to a single ancestor that lived 200 million years ago, solving a mystery about one of nature's most recognizable movements. This unique trait may explain why true crabs became one of the most successful animal groups on Earth.
Scientists have discovered a new jellyfish species in Japanese aquariums, complete with tiny brown spots that multiply like Michelin stars as it matures. The find proves aquariums aren't just pretty displays—they're frontiers for biodiversity discovery.
A Hong Kong health-tech company just ranked first among global sports giants at MIT's annual Sports Summit, showcasing fabric technology that could revolutionize how athletes stay cool. Their breakthrough approach absorbs sweat before it even forms beads on your skin.
A Japanese startup and national research agency are growing a special seaweed in ocean farms that could dramatically reduce methane from cattle when added to their feed. The breakthrough moves climate-friendly seaweed from the lab to real-world production.
Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture is introducing a bold new system to protect climbers and rescue workers on Mount Fuji. Starting in 2027, off-season climbers will submit safety plans and those who climb recklessly will pay for helicopter rescues.
Japan just turned on its first commercial floating wind farm, proving turbines can generate power while bobbing in ocean depths of 450 feet. The island nation is now planning the world's largest floating wind project that could power 850,000 homes from turbines anchored far out at sea.