A kira Toriyama put careful consideration into making sure that every symbol in Dragon Ball has meaning, whether a character ...

The periodic table will gain four new elements, making the seventh row of the chart complete.

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Jewellery with hidden design elements allows wearers to carry personal messages close to their hearts – and delights their designers too.

Then there were uniquely Japanese symbols that baffled some, such as that for post offices. The symbol is derived from an old Japanese term dating back to the 19th Century meaning "communication".

The new elements have now been given official names and will be included in the grid. The four new elements include nihonium, the first ever to be found by Japanese scientists.