Town builds giant squid with Covid relief
Controversy swirls around a giant pink squid intended to help bring visitors back to a western Japan town.
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Japan: Can the Olympics go on?
Rising infection rates and a new emergency order put the Olympics schedule in the crosshairs again.
Your Dog at the Museum
A large playful statue at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts carries a cross-cultural message.
Stand still, please: It's the rule!
A Japanese city takes action to calm traffic on its escalators by requiring people to stand still and let the machine do the work.
Japan: Out with old tech on bullet trains!
With almost everyone holding a cell phone, Japan Railways is about to pull the last payphones from its bullet trains.
Japan confirms: No visitors for Olympics
It's official: No outside spectators will be allowed at this year's Olympics in Japan, and the number of Japanese spectators may be limited as well.
Drifting in Japan
Tommy fulfills a life long dream of competing in a Drift Event in Japan.
Japan may bar Olympic visitors
Banning spectators, especially foreign visitors, may be the price of having a safe Olympic Games this year.
Railway planned for Mt Fuji visits
A rail link to Japan's iconic mountain may replace a toll road, but pricing has raised questions.
Super Mario rides Japan rails
Japan's railroads roll out another character-based train, this one to promote opening a theme park whose opening is still delayed.
JAL, Qantas in joint venture
Two Oneworld carriers are seeking permission to get even closer, with joint scheduling and more.
Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple, Narita, Japan
Millions a year see this historic and beautiful Temple complex in Narita , Japan
Fuji theme park adds new views
A roller coaster that gave a brief glimpse of Japan's iconic mountain is getting a deck for those who'd rather stand still.
Views of Mount Fuji
Some unique shoes of Mount Fuji, taken this month.
Japan: Workation at top of Ferris wheel
A Japanese theme park is selling itself as a site for working-not-from-home, including tickets for the Ferris wheel.