A View of Hokkaido’s Lattice Windbreaks From Space
The landscape of the Konsen Plateau viewed from above looks like a lattice with crisscrossing lines of narrow strips of forest.
Lowest Natural Point in Japan
At 4 m (13 ft), Lake Hachirō in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan is the lowest natural point in Japan.
Japanese Islet Disappears
A Japanese islet named Esanbe Hanakita Kojim made news after seemingly vanishing.
Cartography of Japan
A new book has surveyed maps created by cartographers in Japan spanning 500 years.
Why is the Population of Japan Almost Double That of France?
Different countries around the world vary in cultures, populations and traditions, which helps make up the wonderfully diverse world we live in. What are the … Read more