Their countries maybe distant in terms of politics and transport, but their environments and struggles are the similar. That is why Greenland calls for more cooperation between Arctic peoples in its new foreign policy strategy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons “Nothing about...
Showa Station is a Japanese Antarctic research station established in 1957 on Ongul Island off the coast of Queen Maud Land. The sea around the station is usually covered with ice all year round (Photo: NIPR) The sea around Japan’s Showa Station is covered with sea...
Researchers from the Japanese National Institute of Polar Research have installed cameras on the backs of 8 Adélie penguins from the Hukuro Cove colony on Queen Maud Land, 20 kilometers from the Japanese Antarctic base Syowa. Image: Michael Wenger A camera on the back...
The snowy landscapes in the north of Finland look almost like a fairy tale. In fact, according to experts, snow amounts have increased in large parts of northern Europe. The Japanese study explains where from and why. Photo: Annina Egli In the discussion about climate...
Nein, Nein – diesen Fisch mag ich nicht. (Foto: TV Asahi) Inflation does not stop at zoological gardens and aquariums. The Hakone-en Aquarium is home to 32,000 animals, including sharks and seals. They have not been immune to the economic problems plaguing many...