These are Japanese Dekotora trucks. "Dekotora" means "decorated." They are also known as art trucks. This subculture has been around for over 50 years. Dekotora became popular by the Torakku Yarô ...

Every holiday season, visitors flock to Yokohama Bay Area to witness the "yorunoyo" lights show. More than 40 buildings are taking part in this year’s event. The highlight is a giant projection ...

A massive solar flare explosion occurred on the sun on Oct. 9, creating the possibility that the Northern Lights can be seen ... at 10:56 a.m. on Oct. 9 in Japan Standard Time.

Illuminations are a popular winter event all across Japan, and one of the more unusual spectacles this year is this massive light-up of rice terraces in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. Located in the ...

On the evening of Nov. 17, a test lighting took place, showcasing a beam of blue light extending westward from above the main hall, which is said to represent the compassion of the Bodhisattva Kannon.