One bolt, ¥400,000: Why Japan’s Oshima ‘tsumugi’ silk costs a pretty penny

FamilyMart’s sock became a prized souvenir. Now there are 47.

Modeled after each region's official flower, the commemorative socks expand on the convenience store chain's popular lin…

North Korea fired off apparent ballistic missile amid landmine row with South

The launch comes after a landmine explosion injured three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone last month.

U.S. to put missile system on island near Taiwan for drills

The U.S. military is set to deploy an advanced anti-ship missile system to Yonaguni for the first time for drills later …