7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Police not pleased with plan of leaving elementary schooler unattended for hours on Japan’s tallest mountain. “This summer, I hiked Mt. Fuji with my dad!” sounds like a pretty cool…
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Jiro dreams of sushi, but he never would’ve dreamed of this. When you’re visiting Japan on a tight schedule and trying to pack as much as possible into your short…
Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals
If only some justice-loving shinobi had put a stop to things before Ise Ninja Kingdom had to shut down. It would seem like right now would be a great time…
Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins sidelined indefinitely following shoulder surgery
The Blue Jackets' news release did not specify which procedure was done on the shoulder, and the recovery time is unclear.
‘Stories in the Seams’ Showcases the Enduring Legacy of Black Quilts Across Centuries
From the late 18th century through the end of the Civil War, the Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses where freedom-seekers from the South could find safety and…
Burger King Japan brings back its insane all-you-can-eat One Pounder Challenge
Can you eat more than 12 mega burgers in just 45 minutes for a chance at winning the national final? Fast-food enthusiasts, please prepare yourselves: Burger King Japan’s legendary One…
Why the NHL is partnering with German soccer giant FC Bayern Munich
The league and soccer giant on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership and four more regular-season NHL games on German soil.
NHL’s best prospects: An essential guide
Corey Pronman has dropped his annual rankings of each team's pipeline of players 22 and younger.
You can send your suitcase from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen for same-day delivery… but it’ll cost you
Overlooked luggage-forwarding service will become easier to use this autumn, especially for tourists staying in private rentals like Airbnbs. A ride on the Shinkansen is one of the most enjoyable…
Sift Through Grace Baldwin’s Giant Junk Drawer Filled with Nostalgia
We all have one, or at least some version of it: the junk drawer. Mine is a jumble of charging cables, old nails, a lanyard, matchbooks, a few key rings,…