Tokyo Disney Resort’s low park attendance continues amid extreme heat
With a new temperature record set in Japan, more people than ever seem to be saying no thank you to going outdoors altogether. On July 30, Japan’s highest-ever temperature of…
Next stop for the Totoro Catbus: Your home, thanks to Ghibli magnets【Photos】
Six feline friends, with one a secret, are ready to stick to surfaces and transport some Ghibli cuteness. One of the secrets to Studio Ghibli’s success is that its artists…
McDonald’s Japan issues official apology over Pokémon Happy Meal reseller problems
Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers. Sort of like how the Pokémon…
Arbitrator rules for Flyers in Ryan Johansen contract dispute: Sources
The Flyers terminated Johansen's contract last August, which resulted in a grievance.
Whimsical and Wild, ‘Weird Buildings’ Celebrates Architects Who Think Outside the Box
From the now-defunct Longaberger basket company’s iconic Ohio headquarters to the distinctive Casa de Penedo — Portuguese for “boulder house” — the world has no shortage of quirky, fanciful, and…
Sanrio’s Kuromi Kuromifies high tea with Kuromi Afternoon Tea Party in Japan【Photos】
We get classy and cute on a trip to Tohoku to try Kuromi’s take on afternoon tea. No Sanrio character is clearer about their goals than Kuromi, who regularly references…
Foreign population in Japan hits record high as Japanese population falls to record low
The face of Japanese society is rapidly changing. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications just announced the results of its annual demographic survey in Japan, and its key findings…
Donald Wasswa’s Delicate Wooden Creatures Emerge from a Speculative Future
Using the wood of silk trees, ebony, and embedded copper details, Donald Wasswa conjures bold forms evocative of imagined living beings. Based in Kampala, Uganda, Wasswa explores the relationships between—and…
New One Piece video game requires you to throw real punches to win
Luffy’s latest adventure is a (sonic) blast from the past. Fans of One Piece will tell you that protagonist Luffy’s greatest strengths are his indomitable optimism and charismatic draw that…
An Inflatable Building Recreates the Iconic Mecca Flats at the Heart of Chicago’s Black Renaissance
As the World’s Fair loomed on Chicago’s horizon, architects Willoughby J. Edbrooke and Franklin Pierce Burnham built a 98-unit hotel to house visitors. After the exposition was finished, the Romanesque…