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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many countries have designated areas of natural beauty as national parks, aiming to preserve outstanding natural scenery and protect local ecosystems. Japan designated its own ...

The discovery in a polluted, touristy river is a shining example of wildlife’s resilience—but also raises concerns about their survival. The Dotonbori River runs through Osaka’s tourism center. Lined ...

At the far end of Japan, Shiretoko Park protects a rugged peninsula covered in dense forests and bordered by high cliffs.

Japan is a very beautiful and interesting country and as it is an island, it's home to many animals that can't be found anywhere else in the world. Japan is a relatively safe place to visit but it ...

The fuzzy and adorable otter has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. These aquatic mammals are friendly, playful, and make cute cooing sounds, so their social media stardom seems only ...

A University of Georgia study found that animal life is thriving in Fukushima, Japan, the site of a nuclear accident in 2011, according to a UGA Today news release. Throughout the “camera study,” ...

The positions in the table below reflect the Japan Wildlife Research Center's position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position ...

Masa Hayakawa, executive producer of NHK’s new Hidden Japan series and former head of the pubcaster’s natural history unit, ...

Ecologist Yuya Fukano had planned to do fieldwork in the summer of 2018, but when an unexpected record-breaking heatwave hit Japan, he was forced to find a research project he could carry out from ...