Hughes brothers join Hilary Knight on ‘Tonight Show’ to talk Olympics, stressful proposals
The three Team USA Olympic gold medalists shared tales of daily life — and some exceptional memories — at the Milan Cortina Games.
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Sakura is usually associated with the colour pink, so why is this collection so blue? As we enter meteorological spring in Japan, the blossoming of the sakura trees is now…
Kyoto raises hotel accommodation tax to fight overtourism, travelers could pay up to 10 times more
Higher rates now in effect, projected to bring in more than 7 billion yen in extra revenue. For many of the things that draw travelers to Kyoto, their appeal is…
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Celebrate the fleeting cherry blossom season with a plethora of things to do right around the Imperial Palace. While one of Japan’s most scenic spots has canceled its annual cherry…
Tshepiso Moropa Splices Setswana Folklore and Dreams into Archival Collages
Using personal and archival images, Tshepiso Moropa cuts and splices delicate collages that consider the ever-evolving nature of the stories we tell. The self-taught artist draws on her background in…
NHL trade grades: Connor Murphy worth the price to improve Oilers’ blue line, penalty kill
The Blackhawks also did well to get a second-round pick for the 32-year-old defenseman.
Blackhawks agree to trade reliable defenseman Connor Murphy to Oilers
The pending UFA right-shot defender has been among the NHL's top shot-blockers in recent seasons.
Dive into Wool Creature Lab’s World of Vibrant Felted Nudibranchs
Among the myriad delights of the marine world, nudibranchs count among some of the most adorable. There are around 3,000 known species of these often very colorful, textured, soft-bodied animals.…
Age Verification: Protection Tool or Surveillance in Disguise?
As more governments push age checks into our apps and operating systems, the dystopian future doesn't feel so far off anymore.
Chance to play Teris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
The one time you won’t get in trouble for playing on the stairs. Four decades ago, Alexey Pajitnov created one of the most groundbreaking and universally beloved video games of…