Japan firms develop products without heavy rare earths

Japanese companies are developing products that do not contain heavy rare earths, an especially uncommon type of the elements ...

Babies in Kagoshima get their feet wet for long-held seaside custom

Dozens of babies recently took part in a seaside health ritual on Amami-Oshima Island in southwestern Japan. Sangatsu Sanchi ...

Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance

An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism.