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OIST is now ranked as Japan’s leading research institute by the Nature Index, and around 20% of its publications involve contributions across more than one discipline. More Japanese institutions ...

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When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do. "We survive by eating other living ...

1 And in a verbal criticism, by a Japanese connoisseur, of a Western work of art, it was said, “It is a close imitation of nature, but it lacks style.” The ideas expressed in these three bits ...

Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's four main islands ... From sacred pilgrimage trails to untamed nature and rich traditions, Shikoku invites you to explore a world within a world.

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According to Shizu Okusa, the founder of wellness brand Apothékary, one of the most compelling aspects of Japan’s culture is how well-being is woven into the fabric of everyday life. “The Great ...