Japanese Fishermen Shocked At Giant Squid

A giant squid weighing roughly 220 pounds has been caught near Sado in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. On the night of Februa...

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Crabs cheer up for Valentine’s Day

Crabs aren’t usually known for their good mood. But these ones in Japan had a change of heart for Valentine’s Day.Every ...

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Bamboo shoots prep for spring

Japan’s traditional calendar says today (Tuesday) is the first day of spring, but the weather was snowy in Kyoto.That di...

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Mt. Zao’s ‘snow monsters’ biggest in memory

Japan gets some of the heaviest snowfalls in the world. At this time of year, people can enjoy some otherworldly sights ...

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Golden fish good omen ahead of Sochi

With the Sochi Olympics about to begin, people in Japan are placing their faith in a good-luck golden fish.The golden fl...

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Japan’s EEZ could grow thanks to new volcano island

A new volcanic island in the Pacific is growing so large, it could boost the size of Japan’s exclusive economic zone.The...

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Ice fishing at the foot of Mt. Fuji

The US is seeing some Arctic weather, but it’s also very cold in Japan at the moment.Some anglers took advantage of the ...

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New volcano island merges with neighbor

Heavy lava flows from a new volcanic island in the seas south of Tokyo have caused it to merge with a neighboring island...

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