New Bird in Japan: Tokara Leaf Warbler becomes Japan’s first new bird species since 1982

Scientists have identified the Tokara Leaf Warbler in Japan, the country’s first new bird species since 1982. DNA and song ...

Samurai treasures, modern luxuries: Island-hopping through Japan’s stunning Seto Inland Sea

Scattered across the Seto Inland Sea, the islands of the Geiyo archipelago allow travelers to experience a quieter side of ...
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Researchers identify a previously unknown bird species on a small island in Japan

A rare migratory bird in Japan has just been split into two distinct species after years of genetic investigation. The newly ...
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20 unique animals in Japan you may encounter when you visit this island-nation (#15 is adorable)

Japan’s islands stretch from tropical beaches to snowy mountains, creating homes for some of the world’s most unique and adorable wildlife. Island isolation has created special species like Japanese ...