Japanese theme park opening Godzilla experience in 2020
(CNN) — If Godzilla movies aren't scary enough for you, head to Japan next year and you can get eaten by the fearsome lizard himself. That means that that Nijigen no Mori will be the first …
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Fire breaks out in Japan's Shuri Castle
London (CNN) A fire has broken out at Japan's Shuri Castle on the island of Okinawa, local police told CNN on Wednesday. People in the area are being evacuated, said a police spokesperson, …
Japan 2019: The joy of sleeping in a capsule hotel
Photos: Rugby World Cup 2019 in pictures Wales takes on South Africa in the second semifinal in Yokohama Sunday. Hide Caption 13 of 192Photos: Rugby World Cup 2019 in pictures Fans react during …
Rina Fukushi on what it means to be a mixed-race model in Japan
For 18-year-old model Rina Fukushi, Tokyo is home. Successful hafu models like Fukushi -- and contemporaries like Kiko Mizuhara and Rola -- have become fashion week…
'Mario Bros.' creator Shigeru Miyamoto to be given one of Japan's highest honors
(CNN) Shigeru Miyamoto is a titan in the video game industry, having created beloved franchises such as "Mario Bros." and "The Legend of Zelda." The award is the highest hono…
Kyoto's Gion neighborhood cracks down on photography
(CNN) — Kyoto's historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. Gion, with its narrow alleys and picturesque teahouses, i…
SoftBank's stock is having its worst week in nearly three months
Hong Kong (CNN Business) SoftBank's stock is having its worst week since early August. The stock is down 1.5% Friday morning, putting SoftBank on pace for its fourth straight day of losses.…
Japan's ancient and mysterious royal regalia
Along with a fabled octagonal mirror (which plays no part Tuesday's ceremony), they form Japan's royal regalia, or the Three Sacred Treasures. Emperor Naruhito inherits the imperial re…
SoftBank shares continue to fall after WeWork bailout
Hong Kong (CNN Business) SoftBank shares continued to slide Thursday after the company announced its massive WeWork bailout. SoftBank will pump $5 billion into The We Company and accelerate a $1…
Europe's switch to electric cars is accelerating. Honda is advancing its plans by 3 years
London (CNN Business) Europeans who want to buy a Honda powered exclusively by gasoline or diesel need to act quickly. The Japanese carmaker announced Wednesday that it will sell only electric a…