Cat Bradley

Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon

By Cat 2024-12-18

In ancient Greece, amphorae were commonly used for carrying or storing liquids and grains like wine, oil, or cereal. A narrow neck and a large, oval body were easily moved…

Thousands of Josiah Wedgwood’s Glazed Ceramic Samples Paved the Way for 18th-Century Ingenuity

By Cat 2024-12-18

In 1759, Staffordshire potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) founded a ceramics company that achieved global recognition and continues production today. He soared to success as a leader of industrialized…

Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs

By Cat 2024-12-18

Governor doesn’t specify whether his desired bear-fighting drones would drop anvils or some other, less cartoony payload. It’s common for politicians to make promises about what they’re going to provide…

Our Japanese writers dress up as Winter Shogun

By Cat 2024-12-16

What better way to wait out the cold than with some interpretive cosplay? After yet another record-breakingly hot summer the chilly grip of winter has finally taken hold of Japan,…

Quirky Facades of Japan’s Love Hotels Feature in François Prost’s Vibrant Portraits

By Cat 2024-12-16

“Love hotels are a unique and deeply ingrained part of Japanese culture,” says photographer François Prost. “These venues have a very ‘talkative’ quality visually—they’re expressive in their design, reflecting aspects…

Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range

By Cat 2024-12-16

Totoro and No Face bring anime star power to a craft coveted by samurai. As a company that prides itself on hand-drawn animation, Studio Ghibli is always looking for ways…

Paper Christmas Trees by Maho Motoyama Take Holiday Boxes to a New Level

By Cat 2024-12-16

From single sheets of green paper, Los Angeles-based designer Maho Motoyama devises a veritable forest of Christmas tree-shaped boxes. Ranging from a few basic folds to elaborate, multifaceted constructions, each…

NHL 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

By Cat 2024-12-16

Welcome to our 2024-25 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.

Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park

By Cat 2024-12-16

The tables are turned on the man-eating parakeets from The Boy and the Heron. Ever since Studio Ghibli’s Ghibli Park fully opened in Aichi Prefecture in March this year, additional…

Weekend NHL rankings: Avalanche, Red Wings and way too many teams in crisis

By Cat 2024-12-16

So many teams are in various states of disaster that even a bonus five can't adequately cover the mayhem this week.

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NHL 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

Weekend NHL rankings: Avalanche, Red Wings and way too many teams in crisis

Jack Eichel, Hart Trophy candidate? Here’s why he is playing better than ever

Remembering Adam Johnson on an emotional night in Nottingham – ‘a guy team-mates would all love’

Blues acquire Cam Fowler from Ducks in exchange for prospect, 2027 second-round pick

NHL mock trade proposals: One tantalizing target for each team. Could any deals happen?

Bauer, CCM or Warrior? Flex? Kick? What sticks NHL players use and why

Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon

Thousands of Josiah Wedgwood’s Glazed Ceramic Samples Paved the Way for 18th-Century Ingenuity

Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs

Our Japanese writers dress up as Winter Shogun

Quirky Facades of Japan’s Love Hotels Feature in François Prost’s Vibrant Portraits

Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range

Paper Christmas Trees by Maho Motoyama Take Holiday Boxes to a New Level

NHL 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park

Weekend NHL rankings: Avalanche, Red Wings and way too many teams in crisis

Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]

If the NHL playoffs started today: Projecting all 8 matchups and analyzing the teams

Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about

Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring