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A Deluxe Hoverbike Is Now On Sale For $770K

The first edition of the XTurismo will be limited to 200 units

A Visual Tour of Nakatsu, The Mecca of Japanese Fried Chicken

There are more karaage (fried chicken) shops in Nakatsu on Kyushu than there are schools and convenience stores

Can Crying Regularly Help Men Live Longer?

Women cry five times more than men each month. It's time to change the narrative.

Tokyo Olympics "Anti-Sex" Beds Being Used for COVID-19 Patients in Japan

The repurposed cardboard beds will be set up in a temporary medical facility

Is This the $5,800 Bottle of Japanese Whisky That Mike Pompeo Can't Find?

Some quick sleuthing suggests the gifted bottle hails from the now-shuttered Karuizawa distillery

Olympics Composer Resigns in Latest Blow to Summer Games

Keigo Oyamada, who performs under the name Cornelius, stepped down after a history of bullying came to light

Why Countries Are Still Banning Alcohol as a COVID-19 Safety Measure

The reasons behind recent boozy prohibitions in Japan and South Africa are vastly different

The Tokyo Olympics Are in Danger Because of Fears of Widespread Partying

The Games will take place during a state of emergency affecting Tokyo

The Hinoki Martini Represents the Best of Japanese and American Drinking Culture

Katana Kitten’s Masahiro Urushido on fusing East and West together to craft exquisitely playful cocktails

Inside the Nostalgia-Fueled Cult of “Fast & Furious” Replica Collectors

For some superfans of the franchise, it's not enough to watch the movies — they need the cars

Former Green Beret and Son Plead Guilty in Carlos Ghosn Escape Case

One chapter in a long legal saga appears to be closing

It Appears the Tokyo Olympics Are in Very Real Danger of Actually Being Canceled

One of Japan's top medical groups is calling for the Summer Games to be called off

How Japanese Racing Culture and American Cargo Vans Created a Motorsport Like No Other

Never seen a full-size Dodge van on the racetrack? Then you don't know Dajiban.

Are the Tokyo Olympics Going to Get Canceled?

As a fourth COVID wave hits Japan, a high-ranking politician says cancellation is an option

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Did Japan and USA Just Start a World Baseball Classic Rivalry?

The literally unbelievable WBC final between Team Japan and Team USA could have long-lasting implications that are great for the tournament.

We’re Finally Getting the WBC Final the US Wants

Team Japan will face Team USA for the true global championship in baseball — which is terrific for the sport

People Are Doing Gross Things to Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan

A wave of folks meddling with dishes is being labeled “sushi terrorism”

What’s the World’s Most Powerful Passport for 2023?

The ranking has shifted in the last year, with the U.S. falling to seventh

These NYC Bars Will Transport You to Japan

Incredible food, cocktails and hospitality are on the menu at these 9 establishments

35% of People From This Country Say They’ll Never Travel Again

Not everyone suffers from the post-pandemic travel itch

A 1992 Tom Selleck Baseball Movie Finds an Unexpected Second Life

"Mr. Baseball" has a cult following among ballplayers

The Story Behind Mariko Grady’s Miso, A Favorite of Michelin-Starred Chefs

Plus, a miso-centric recipe from Niku Steakhouse so you can try it yourself

A New Book Features Otherworldly Photographs of Japan in the 1970s

“JAL 76-88” offers a photographic time capsule of Tokyo that resembles a dystopian sci-fi film

Learn How a Yakitori Master Makes the Tokyo-Style Chicken That Just Hit NYC

Chef Atsushi "ATS" Kono dishes on his just-opened restaurant KONO and shares a recipe for at-home yakitori

Life Lessons From the Second-Oldest Human Being to Ever Live

Japanese supercentenarian Kane Tanaka passed away last week. Here's how she made it to the remarkable age of 119.

Nissan’s Pike Factory Cars Were Retro Before Retro Was Cool

Today, the four pint-sized cars, including the once-popular Pao and Figaro, are ideal gateways into classic car ownership

Get That Lounge Vibe at Home With Kaiyo's Exclusive Tiradito Recipe

You too can make the ceviche-esque dish in your own kitchen, with chef Alex Reccio's help

Japan Struck by Record-Breaking Winter Snowfall

This includes snow 12 to 15 feet deep

This Extremely Rare Japanese Whisky Set Was Inspired by Jellyfish

The Kurage Collection is a visually stunning bottling filled with some of the last drops from the now-shuttered Karuizawa Distillery