Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Convenience store chain wants us to bite into paw pads and cat tails in this limited-edition 17-piece collection. In Japan, cats are held in such high regard that they even…
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Gundam and Roses. With Japanese animation having become a very big business, the promotional blitz for theatrical anime regularly includes hyping up the movie’s ending theme. It’ll play in the background…
Swiss women’s Olympic hockey team in insolation after player diagnosed with norovirus
Switzerland is scheduled to play Canada — whose Olympic debut was already delayed because of a norovirus outbreak — on Saturday.
Prosecutors withdraw felony assault charge against Gavin McKenna
Video evidence in the case against McKenna doesn't support the charge, the Centre County District Attorney's Office said in a media release.
Through Vivid Color, Martin Wittfooth Revels in Surreal Worlds
A parrot confined to a too-small cage, jellyfish floating above fungi and ferns, and a spotted octopus resting as the centerpiece to a flourishing bouquet are a few of the…
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Ramen Nishiki Sui has a very fitting name. You could make an argument that ramen has passed up sushi as Japanese cuisine’s representative dish, and matcha green tea has long…
How the Lightning reopened their Cup window and re-emerged as the NHL’s ‘modern-day dynasty’
After beating the back-to-back champs in another bloody, brutal Battle of Florida on Thursday, Tampa Bay hits the break on a 19-1-1 tear.
Five must-watch Olympic hockey games as the hunt for gold begins
Plus: Making sense of the Artemi Panarin trade and deals still to come.
NHL Power Rankings: Who needs to step up for each team after the Olympic break?
The Olympics are a chance to rest up, reflect and recharge for the stretch drive. Some guys really need it after the seasons they’ve had.
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we’re taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present. Welcome back to…