Afraid of boredom, he compulsively creates drama and hopes his luck—and ours—will hold out.

Some exchanges are pleasant enough. Others are taxing, if not downright painful.

The race is part of the Samurai Challenge aimed at building strength and camaraderie while reinforcing ‘warrior ethos’ at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo.

Winter weather can make for a beautiful sight, but it is also a time for heightened awareness of hazardous conditions. Luckily, there are many ways to prepare ahead of time ...