This mountain cottage retreat in Japan is the perfect summer escape
Skip the city heat and unwind with fresh mountain air at this charming summer resort. Summer in the city can be brutal, so it’s no wonder that many people seek…
Toto to release next-gen Japanese toilet tech that scans and keeps track of your poop
Captain’s log… Japanese toilets have long been the envy of the world, thanks in no small part to the efforts of Toto and their groundbreaking washlets that use water to…
Canadian corporation withdraws bid to acquire 7-Eleven Japan and its parent company
US$47 billion 7-Eleven shopping trip hasn’t gone as hoped. Pretty much every time we walk into a branch of 7-Eleven Japan, we spot at least a half-dozen things we immediately…
Canucks trade Dakota Joshua to Maple Leafs for fourth-round pick
The forward was originally drafted by Toronto in 2014 and has three years remaining on his contract with a $3.25 million cap hit.
Wang Mansheng Turns to Nature to Make His Own Paintbrushes from Organic Materials
Have you ever sought out the best variety of paper, highest quality paints, or most-trusted brand of equipment only to find that a cheaper, more readily available version actually worked…
Ducks sign goalie Lukáš Dostál to 5-year contract extension, avoid arbitration
The sides avoided salary arbitration after Dostál was one of 11 players in the league to file for the process on July 5.
Donations pouring in from foreign Uma Musume fans for Japan’s real-life loveable loser racehorse
The hit video game/anime’s Haru Urara is a real horse, and fans have found a way to show their love for their heroine who never gave up. For a video…
Yegor Chinakhov requests trade from Blue Jackets, cites ‘misunderstandings’ with coach Dean Evason
Columbus GM Don Waddell said he was already aware of the trade request, but he was surprised Chinakhov's agent, Shumi Babaev, went public.
Tokyo man arrested for setting go-karts on fire, follows discovery of threatening English note
Says stress from engine noise drove him to do it. At approximately 4:30 in the morning on June 21, Tokyo operators for Japan’s 119 emergency dispatch number received a call…
Tender, Cute, and Absurd, Rong Bao’s Inflatable Sculptures Plug Into the ‘Emotional Wobble’
From PVC, silicone-coated fabrics, nylon mesh, electronics, and other found or manipulated materials, Rong Bao creates oddly personable inflatable sculptures. “My fascination with inflatable structures began when I realized how…