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Yana Hrynko, senior researcher of The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, shows a bird's nest made with fragments of optical fiber, which was found by a Ukrainian service member on the front line and then passed to the museum in Kyiv on June 23.
WORLD
Jul 1, 2026
Bird nests of fiber-optic cables show war¡¯s impact on Ukraine
The nests demonstrate how the more than 4-year-old conflict is reshaping the natural environment, researchers say.
A Pacific Gull walks on a local beach in Esperance, a town on the south coast of Western Australia, on June 23.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 24, 2026
Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance and testing after first cases reported
Tests are underway after dead sub-Antarctic seabirds and a pelican ?were found more than 1,200 ?kilometers?from where the first ?two confirmed cases were reported.
A recent study by Ryota Hayashi sheds new light on brown boobies' tendencies to follow non-fishing vessels near Japan's Ogasawara Islands.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife / OUR PLANET
Jun 21, 2026
Citizen science in Japan¡¯s Ogasawara Islands spotlights ties between ships and birds
A recent study has shed new light on seabirds¡¯ tendencies to follow ships near the island chain and highlights the role wildlife enthusiasts can play in research.
Julie Collins, Australia's agriculture minister, told a news conference Saturday that scientists had detected the H5 strain of bird flu in a migratory sea bird, a brown skua, in remote Western Australia,
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jun 20, 2026
Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu
The announcement means that the highly contagious variant has now spread to every continent.
A young Japanese golden eagle takes flight from its enclosure.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 19, 2026
Zoo-born golden eagle released into wild for first time in Japan
The Japanese golden eagle is an endangered species, as well as a national natural monument.
A crested ibis takes flight on May 31 in the city of Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 15, 2026
Another 10 crested ibises released in Ishikawa Prefecture
This brought the number of crested ibises, a special natural treasure of Japan, set free in Honshu to 18.
A crested ibis takes flight after being released in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sunday.
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Jun 1, 2026
Crested ibises released into wild in quake-hit Ishikawa
The prefectural government hopes the effort will be a symbol of reconstruction from the powerful January 2024 earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula.
A research team led by Okayama University professor Sakae Takeuchi has identified the detailed mechanism behind crows¡¯ black coloration, finding that a receptor in the species' pigment cell for producing black pigment is constantly active.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
May 14, 2026
Japanese researchers identify scientific mechanism behind crows¡¯ black color
The research team created the pigment cell receptor for large-billed crows in culture and conducted a detailed analysis.
Shorebirds gather in dense flocks at Higashiyoka Higata (tidal flats), pushed together by the rising tide.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife / Perspectives
May 4, 2026
At 70, chasing birds across a changing Japan
From subtropical islands to northern coasts, a quest for rare sightings becomes a meditation on memory, effort and environmental change.
The new bird, named the Tokara leaf warbler, is the first bird species to be given a scientific name in Japan since 1981.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Mar 19, 2026
New bird species found in Japan for first time in 45 years
The Tokara leaf warbler, or Phylloscopus tokaraensis, is the first bird species to be given a scientific name in Japan since 1981.
The red-crowned crane has been removed from the Environment Ministry¡¯s Red List of threatened species.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Mar 17, 2026
Japanese crane no longer considered ¡®threatened¡¯ as population recovers
The species saw its population drop to as low as 33 in 1952 due to overhunting, but after conservation efforts about 1,200 are believed to now be living in the wild.
A large-scale solar project near Hokkaido's Kushiro Wetlands is driving a surge in land donations to a local environmental trust, as residents try to keep their property out of the hands of developers.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jan 26, 2026
Land donations surge near Kushiro Wetlands amid megasolar controversy
A local environmental trust has seen a large uptick in land donations from residents seeking to keep their property out of developers¡¯ hands.
Earlier this month, the central government announced plans to introduce a system that would require third-party organizations to verify the safety of megasolar projects before construction begins.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Dec 22, 2025
Hokkaido governor sharpens stance against megasolar development
Gov. Naomichi Suzuki¡¯s decision to toughen up on the sector comes amid growing local backlash against several projects in Hokkaido.
Sharon Kwok Pong, founder of the Hong Kong Parrot Rescue, interacts with "Winnie," a rescued yellow-crested cockatoo.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Aug 19, 2025
Hong Kong scientist puts hope in nest boxes to save endangered cockatoos
Their future now hangs in the balance, due to habitat loss and, some suspect, a black market for the rare birds.
An Emerald Toucanet. Nearly half of all bird species are found in biodiversity-rich tropical regions.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Aug 12, 2025
Climate heat extremes driving tropical bird decline: study
Intensifying temperatures caused a 25% to 38% reduction in tropical bird populations between 1950 and 2020, compared to a scenario without global warming.
Poultry serum samples are tested for antibodies to the avian influenza virus in Campinas, Brazil, in 2023.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 19, 2025
Geography helps shield Brazil from U.S.-style bird flu epidemic, for now
Brazil¡¯s vast and diverse geography may be keeping migratory birds away from poultry farms in the country¡¯s interior.
The white-tailed eagle's wintering grounds include Hokkaido, northern Honshu, the Russian coast, the southern Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
May 26, 2025
Eagle nest discovery sparks opposition to megasolar project
Groups want to put a stop to the project near eastern Hokkaido¡¯s Kushiro Wetlands National Park.
Pigeons ¡ª and their droppings ¡ª can be extremely difficult to manage once they settle in.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society / FOCUS
Mar 25, 2025
A new year, a new home and new unexpected guests: pigeons
They might seem harmless at first, but their droppings pose serious health risks to humans and the birds can be extremely difficult to manage once they settle in.
A Red Knot (left) and a Ruddy Turnstone gather with other shorebirds to feed on Atlantic horseshoe eggs along a beach in Little Creek, Delaware.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Mar 14, 2025
Many U.S. bird species seen as reaching population ¡®tipping point¡¯
A report found that avian populations are decreasing in almost every habitat, including grasslands and arid regions.
Whips, cages and other items that were seized from Hiroshi Tsuji, who has been rearrested on suspicion of violating the animal welfare law, by the Metropolitan Police Department are displayed in the city of Tachikawa, Tokyo, on Thursday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Feb 7, 2025
Kawasaki taxi driver rearrested on suspicion of killing pigeon
It is believed Hiroshi Tsuji initially gave the bird food and water but began abusing it when it showed no affection in return.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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