Japanese government urging citizens to use generative AI more
Government would be happy if you at least tried generating a mildly bawdy limerick. It’s certainly hard to imagine life before generative AI came out. Without it, I never would…
7-Eleven Japan introduces extra large size coffees at stores… but how big are they?
We discover the truth behind Japanese portion sizes. For many years, 7-Eleven Japan has been famous for its coffees, which are a major driver of sales for the convenience…
Which NHL team can make the best lineup of players with no repeated initials?
Slow-news summer is here, so let's make the best six-man starting lineup possible for your favorite team without repeating any initials.
NHL free agency 2025: The 10 best contracts signed so far
After scouring the league's signings, here are 10 of the best contracts that teams have inked in free agency so far.
Restaurant payment app starts its second attempt to make tipping a thing in Japan
Second tip option added to service that also has Oshi Support. Many would say that along with delicious food and great service, no tipping is right up there among the…
Japan to make foreign driver’s license conversions more difficult, exclude tourists from eligibility
Tests to become more like regular Japanese license exams, which is to say, crazy hard. As we reported last year, there’s been a recent upswing in applications for Japanese driver’s…
Summer in Japan doesn’t sound like summer in Japan right now
There’s something missing from Japan’s summer soundscape. While “hot” and “humid” are often the first words used to describe summer in Japan, there’s a special soundscape to the season as…
Stars trade Matt Dumba, draft pick to Penguins for Vladislav Kolyachonok
Dumba recorded one goal and nine assists in 63 regular-season games last year, but did not play in the playoffs.
Unity and Resilience Flow Through Taquen’s Gestural Compositions
In large-scale minimalist compositions, street artist Taquen covers the sides of houses, hospitals, and street barriers with reminders of strength and mutual understanding. Often depicting animals in motion, kinetic portraits,…
A Dance and Film Series Choreographs Five Poetic Approaches to Beginning Again
How do we keep ourselves from feeling paralyzed by change? An international group of dancers, choreographers, directors, composers, and more have come together for a five-part series that confronts that…