Our Japanese writers dress up as Winter Shogun
What better way to wait out the cold than with some interpretive cosplay? After yet another record-breakingly hot summer the chilly grip of winter has finally taken hold of Japan,…
Quirky Facades of Japan’s Love Hotels Feature in François Prost’s Vibrant Portraits
“Love hotels are a unique and deeply ingrained part of Japanese culture,” says photographer François Prost. “These venues have a very ‘talkative’ quality visually—they’re expressive in their design, reflecting aspects…
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Totoro and No Face bring anime star power to a craft coveted by samurai. As a company that prides itself on hand-drawn animation, Studio Ghibli is always looking for ways…
Paper Christmas Trees by Maho Motoyama Take Holiday Boxes to a New Level
From single sheets of green paper, Los Angeles-based designer Maho Motoyama devises a veritable forest of Christmas tree-shaped boxes. Ranging from a few basic folds to elaborate, multifaceted constructions, each…
NHL 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2024-25 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
The tables are turned on the man-eating parakeets from The Boy and the Heron. Ever since Studio Ghibli’s Ghibli Park fully opened in Aichi Prefecture in March this year, additional…
Weekend NHL rankings: Avalanche, Red Wings and way too many teams in crisis
So many teams are in various states of disaster that even a bonus five can't adequately cover the mayhem this week.
Jack Eichel, Hart Trophy candidate? Here’s why he is playing better than ever
Eichel is in the early running for for the first individual award of his already impressive career.