Japan recorded a temperature of 40 C for the first time this year on Sunday with the mercury hitting the scorching level in central Japan as a heatwave continues to engulf the nation With a high-pressure system hovering over wide areas and temperatures had risen to 35 C or above at 244 locations among the Japan Meteorological Agency's 914 observation points nationwide The severe heat is expected to continue on Monday The agency has issued an alert against heat exhaustion for much of the archipelago urging people not to go outside during the day as much as possible and use air conditioning when inside Heavy rain hits wide areas of Japan, disrupts bullet train services To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report a firefly from about 3.5 million years ago was found in a geological formation that straddles Gunma and Nagano prefectures in central Japan It is the first fossilized firefly discovered in Japan said officials of the Shimonita Museum of Natural History here on Jan noting that only seven species of fireflies have been found in fossilized form across the world “It is extremely rare for insects to be preserved as fossils because they are typically eaten or decay after they die,” Toshiaki Tanaka The fossil is of a 1.1-centimeter-long male firefly lying face up Experts identified it as being closely related to Cyphonocerus ruficollis one of the 50 or so firefly species that inhabit Japan today based on the shape of its copulatory organ and other features Records kept by Moteki show that he found it in a geological formation of sediment of a long-gone crater lake at an elevation of about 1,100 meters at Mount Kabutoiwayama along the border with Nagano Prefecture extending roughly 5 kilometers on each side has produced a treasure trove of fossilized plants and insects The firefly is one of the 250 pieces of fossilized insects that Moteki collected over about four decades Moteki’s family donated the collection to the museum in 2011 following his death in September 2010 The museum set up a study group in 2016 to scrutinize the fossils in his collection “The insects in the collection were probably preserved whole because they were enveloped in a thick layer of volcanic ash on the lake bottom and were protected by a body of lava that flowed onto it,” said Yoshikatsu Nakamura The world’s oldest known fossilized firefly Gifu fossils may provide clues to evolution of seals Fossils show yet another dolphin species had lived in Gunma Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Today's print edition Home Delivery Often compared to funky washed cheeses or stinky socks nattō gets a bad rep in the smell department but is undeniably packed with probiotics and protein thus a perfect breakfast food to get you started on your day Nattō aficionados (including me) would take exception to the maligning descriptions of nattō's aroma or its sticky characteristic once whipped up to a wonderful slimy mass We embrace its fermented nose and are addicted to its nutty The feat of guiding a tenuous clump of these lovely fermented beans from bowl to mouth can be daunting for the uninitiated especially since the gossamer nattō "threads" created seem to take on a life of their own becomes a joy.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); small-batch nattō has a completely different profile from your run-of-the-mill mass-produced kind it was still possible to procure organic green In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Leaf KYOTO Store Locations Casually enjoy seasonal gastronomy at Karasuma's sushi restaurant [Sushi and Cuisine Nakata] The dish is an example of the omakase course 7700 yen Lightly grilled Tsushima brand blackthroat seaperch "Benito" in Nagasaki prefecture and it's not too commonplace like conveyor belt sushi I found a sushi place in the Karasuma area where you can go in casual clothes on a day when you want a little luxury Sushi Kappo is gaining more fans through word of mouth The reason why I want to repeat the gentle customer service of the owner "I am blessed with both customers and staff An elegant dish with the flavor of Japanese-style dashi and the sweetness of Shimonita green onions The course consists of 13 pieces of sushi and 5 dishes for 7,700 yen It takes about 2 hours until the Toro (fatty tuna) and narazuke rolls that appear at the end of the course Have a happy night with seasonal gastronomy and pleasant conversation Why is Bach the ultimate musician? 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