Tag: Japan
Lethal swarm of earthquakes in Japan brought on by magma transferring by way of extinct volcano
Liquid magma could also be transferring by way of an extinct volcano beneath Japan, inflicting an ongoing earthquake swarm. (Picture credit score: Summary Aerial Artwork/Getty ... Read More
Uncommon ‘demon hearth’ worms found in Japan bear a ‘placing’ resemblance to historical demons, scientists say
Three new species of uncommon glow-in-the-dark worms which have a "placing resemblance" to demons described in folklore have been found in Japan.The newfound species, named ... Read More
Otherworldly ‘fairy lantern’ plant, presumed extinct, emerges from forest floor in Japan
Scientists in Japan have rediscovered an extremely rare species of parasitic "fairy lantern" that was presumed to be extinct. The mysterious plant, Thismia kobensis, belongs to ... Read More
Haunting ‘mermaid’ mummy discovered in Japan is even weirder than scientists expected
A shot of the "mermaid" when it went on display for journalists in February 2022. (Image credit: The Asahi Shimbun)A centuries-old mummified "mermaid" that scientists ... Read More