FOOD 15 hours ago Ramen revolution: How Japan's iconic noodle dish has conquered hearts and bowls worldwide Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, entices locals and foreigners alike with its spicy, steaming bowls of noodles. In Tokyo, lines winding around corners are common.
AIR AND SPACE 1 day ago Japan's moon lander has survived longer than the space agency expected after reaching 3 months on the moon The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency did not anticipate its moon lander, SLIM, to survive 1 weekslong lunar night on the moon and it has now lasted 3 after reaching the moon's surface on Jan. 20.
Japan 1 day ago IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.
Olympics 2 days ago Enhanced Games founder calls for 'reform' after Chinese swimmers' PED controversy Enhanced Games founder Dr. Aron D'Souza is calling for "reform" after 23 Chinese swimmers competed in the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned substance.
North Korea 2 days ago North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.
North Korea 2 days ago North Korea tests missile arsenal, has date circled on calendar for more possible provocations, experts say After North Korea conducted a new missile test on Monday, experts warn the hermit country has a date circled on its calendar for more possible provocations.
Olympics 5 days ago World Anti-Doping Agency says why Chinese swimmers were cleared despite positive tests for banned substance The World Anti-Doping Agency says it cleared Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication.
Pakistan 6 days ago Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Karachi. The workers escaped, but three bystanders were wounded.
Illinois 6 days ago WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.
Japan 6 days ago US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.