Famously known for its intriguing blend of modernity and tradition, Japan has drawn many a tourist to its shores, and with good reason. Between its unique culinary offerings, reliable transportation ...

American muscle has long been an export of attitude as much as engineering, but few people would have predicted that the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am would become a cult object on the streets of Tokyo ...

Westerners often say Japanese TV is “odd.” It’s not, really—even less so once you understand what people are actually saying. That doesn’t mean that peculiar or unexpected things don’t sometimes ...

(CNN) — The Ukrainian-born beauty queen who sparked a debate on cultural identity by being named Miss Japan has relinquished her title just two weeks after being crowned. Karolina Shiino, the first ...

Earlier today, a powerful typhoon ravaged Okinawa, Japan. This is serious stuff. People were urged to seek shelter as islands were hit with strong winds and rain. The way that this building was ...