Scientists have found that the prehistoric Jomon people of Japan had almost no genetic traces of Denisovans, a mysterious ...

“Aso gets a lot of rain, so if left untended, the grass and trees grow thick quickly,” said Yuji Ueno of Aso Green Stock, a ...

Researchers have unearthed a remarkably well-preserved ancient relic in Japan, dating back over 10,000 years.

Researchers in Japan discovered a pottery vessel over 10,000 years old in Lake Biwako, the oldest artifact found at the ...

A nearly complete pottery vessel estimated to be over 10,000 years old has been recovered from the bottom of Lake Biwako, Japan, marking the oldest artifact found at the site to date, the Shiga ...

OTSU—A nearly intact pottery vessel believed to be over 10,000 years old was discovered near the Tsuzuraozaki underwater ...

Across the northern reaches of North America, archaeologists keep uncovering traces of an ancient people who lived partly ...

A few years ago, 17 Jomon archeological sites in Japan’s four northernmost prefectures received UNESCO World Heritage designation, sparking fresh interest in Japan’s ancient Jomon heritage. Jomon is ...

Among Japan’s many traditional handicrafts, urushi (lacquerware) stands out as one of the oldest. Urushi comes from the varnish made from the sap of the urushinoki, better known in English as the ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

Period underwear offers a reusable and comfortable alternative to traditional menstrual products. Learn how to choose the safest options, and what to know about cost, comfort, and health. Period ...

Mushrooms, or "kinoko," are a staple in Japanese cuisine, used in dishes like nabe, oden, and tempura. They have been part of the Japanese diet since the Jomon era and are valued for their low ...