Tokyo: Recapturing the past

03 Sep 2018 06:13 GMT Tokyo celebrates its 150th anniversary this year as the capital of Japan and as one of the world’s most modern cities. Formerly known as Edo, it was renamed in 1868 during the Me... ( read original story ...)

BROADENING the horizons on DESIGN

Green and Energy-Saving Design The Parkhouse Oikos Mikunigaoka in Osaka, designed by Mitsubishi Jisho Residence ... an “ENE Farm” for the heating of all 182 units in the property. The system generated ... ( read original story ...)

Japan to accept tourist visa applications online

TOKYO -- The Japanese government will put in place an online system for accepting tourist visa applications, starting with Chinese traveling in groups in fiscal 2020, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)

Typhoon Jebi a Threat to Japan Early This Week

Eventually Jebi will turn northeast and pose a threat to Japan on Tuesday ... journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our ... ( read original story ...)