DNA tests and bird song recordings reveal Japan’s cryptic Tokara Leaf Warbler, a rare island bird only just recognized as its own species.

Eagles are among the most awe-inspiring birds in the animal kingdom, known for their sharp vision, massive wingspans, sharp ...

"This mechanism likely occurs in other regions worldwide." Researchers issue warning about 'nuclear' hogs rapidly reproducing ...

The number of Chinese residents in Japan has continued to rise, even as ties between the two countries have become ...

Hidden in plain sight, a new bird species, the Tokara leaf warbler, emerges from DNA evidence, revealing more vulnerable ...

JAKARTA, March 31 (Reuters) - Indonesia will loan two Komodo dragons to Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, where it is hoped the ...

The number of babies born in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the country's health ministry. In another grim milestone, births dipped below the ...

Researchers from Uppsala University revealed the Tokara Leaf Warbler, a new bird species, on March 17 ...

For roughly a decade, a quiet mystery played out across two remote Japanese island chains. Birds that looked virtually identical were singing different songs. Now, researchers have confirmed what ...

A new species, the Tokara Leaf Warbler, was identified using DNA and song differences, splitting the Ijima’s Leaf Warbler ...

The Environment Ministry removed the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened species on Tuesday. The ministry's assessment of the bird, which is designated by ...

The Catholic Church in Japan will gain new members this Easter, with scores of people set to receive baptism in Tokyo alone. “In Tokyo alone this Easter, more than 100 individuals will be baptized,” ...