Using integrated information theory, researchers at University of Tsukuba investigated heterogeneous criticality of a 10-fish school of Plecoglossus altivelis (Ayu). They discovered that the role ...

When summer arrives, there is a fish that causes the hearts of fishermen to race with anticipation. It is the "ayu," or "sweetfish" - little known outside Asia, but a key part of summer in Japan.

Japan’s first female professional announcer, hired through a public recruitment process, showcased the preparation of grilled "ayu" fish on her debut broadcast, expertly timing her segment to ...