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

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…

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

Prized for its rich blackness and stately designs, the fabric is a staple in the world of high-class kimono.

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.