There's a new Honda Odyssey in Japan, and it has two trick features we wish would come stateside.

First, there's a proximity sensor in the rear sliding doors so you can walk right up them, hands full of babies or groceries, and open them with an elbow bump. It's basically one of those power tailgates that you can open with your foot, but for a sliding van door. Speaking for parents everywhere, why is this not a thing on every minivan already?

A family-friendly amusement park in Tokyo is closing its doors after 94 years in operation.

Toshimaen in Nerima Ward was crowded soon after it opened for its last day on Monday.

One of Japan's favorite theme parks is lifting its entry restrictions to allow anyone from around the country to come and visit.

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka began reopening on limited basis in June. It had been closed since the end of February.