From pint-sized pickup trucks to tire-shredding compact crossovers, Japan's knack for creating efficient oddities is unmatched. Even when its carmakers turn their focus to larger vehicles, the results ...

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else entirely: ...

As such names have increased, so has media attention to cases of people unhappy with them. But critics say new rules may infringe on the right to be creative. By Hikari Hida Reporting from Tokyo ...

Japan presents travelers with truly unique experiences. Discover capsule hotels, manga cafes, and the surreal Nagoro Doll Village. Explore vending machines offering almost everything imaginable.

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On a chilly evening in early February, homes across Japan echo with a lively chant. Children giggle, parents laugh, and roasted soybeans fly through the air. Someone in the family often wears a bright ...