Lawson now sells old rice as “vintage” onigiri in Japan
Emergency stockpiles are jazzed up as “vintage”, but are they more of a miss than a hit? There’s a severe shortage of rice in Japan at the moment, and the…
2026 World Juniors roster projections: Predicting lineups for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, Czechia
After a week of competition at the Summer Showcase in Minneapolis, we take an early crack at predicting this winter's World Juniors rosters.
Nextcloud vs. CryptPad: Which Privacy-First Collaboration Tool is Right for You?
As people who live in the information age, we often have to give up our privacy to use collaboration tools that have no business having access to such invasive levels…
Conveyor belt sushi system for world cuisine? Special Kura Sushi branch has food from over 70 countries
Kura Sushi shows up at the world’s fair with food from around the globe that it sends around the restaurant. Speedy, affordable, customizable, convenient, and fun, kaitenzushi, a.k.a. kaiten sushi,…
Giant Disney characters appear in the night sky of Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture【Photos】
Disney’s Magic in the Air show partners with Ashikaga summer fireworks festival. Every year the town of Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture holds a fireworks festival. It’s one of the biggest…
Evangelion voice actress reveals she’s been waiting 11 years for free condoms she was promised
Fellow voice actress’ lament at missing meat prompts Megumi Ogata to share her own story of unfulfilled promises. One of the stranger aspects of Japanese show business has to do…
Islanders sign Matthew Schaefer to 3-year, entry-level contract
Schaefer was the No. 1 overall pick of the Islanders in this year's draft.
Acrobatic Poses Invigorate Urban Buildings in Monumental Murals by Artez
With acrobatic finesse, the figures in Artez’s large-scale murals interpret the boundaries of the walls themselves through contemporary dance and moments of repose. Currently working on an ongoing series titled…
3 Coins sells Electric Cotton Candy Maker as part of its newly released summer festival series
Celebrate the season by making the popular carnival food right in the comfort and convenience of your home. Last week, Japanese budget chain 3 Coins started selling a lineup of…
Christina Bothwell Taps into Dream Worlds in Surreal Glass and Ceramic Sculptures
Youthful and mysterious figures emerge from glass and ceramic in the uncanny sculptures of Christina Bothwell (previously). Animals and children form the artist’s primary focus, often embellished with painted florals,…