Day: August 19, 2025

There are several things in that concept that might not seem like they should go together, but we can’t so no to a dessert this unique. The Kariya Highway Oasis…

Help celebrate the biggest name in Japanese puppets today. Fans of Japanese YouTubers may have come across the velvety blue Puppet Sunsun (pronounced “soon-soon”). Its antics with puppet friends Nonnon…

We’d love the Cooling Matcha Mousse Tea at any time of year, but debuting in the middle of an intense heat wave makes it all the more satisfying. Starbucks Japan…

Paradise for some, Hawai‘i is a place of ecological contradiction. The islands are known for their beautiful beaches and lush forests, and yet, they’re also home to the largest threats…

Joy is here, with an array of our favourite characters, and vehicles, from famous Ghibli films. Studio Ghibli specialty chain Donguri Kyowakoku is bursting at the seams with cute merchandise,…

From glowing portals that open up in swimming pools to an oversized cat sipping from an ornamental fountain, Masha Foya celebrates wonder and imagination in her dreamy illustrations. Based in…

The U.S. is expected to carry 14 forwards, eight defensemen and three goalies at the Olympics in February.

We head back to Comiket for another cosplay photo, this time featuring the fans. With Comiket, Japan’s largest dojinshi (self-published manga/anime art) taking place last weekend, it wasn’t just artists…

From glazed ceramic, coated cardboard, wood, and acrylic paint, Steve Keister summons mythical beings and enigmatic animal-human hybrids. The artist’s current exhibition, Split Level at Derek Eller Gallery, is a…

Lucic, 37, has played 17 NHL seasons with the Bruins, Kings, Oilers and Flames, but last appeared in a game in 2023.