The poet and the painter: Museum in Japan brings them together
Donald Keene, who introduced the charms of Japanese literature to the world, in his later years published a book about Watanabe Kazan (1793-1841). Read more
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‘Mean Girls’ remake reaches No. 1 at the box office
The “Mean Girls” competition over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend featured several new releases, including the Jason Statham action movie ” The Beekeeper ” and the Jay-Z produced biblical satire “The Book of Clarence,” in addition to a slew of awards contenders capitalizing on buzz from recent nominations and the Golden Globes. Read more
Restaurant repays kindness with okonomiyaki
The appetizing smell and sizzling sound of an okonomiyaki savory pancake being prepared on a hot griddle, or teppan, can make anyone’s mouth water. Read more
PHOTO: Dragons from the fire
Discarded glass bottles collected in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, were recycled and transformed into dragon figurines at Okazaki Garasu Kobo Aoi workshop for the Year of the Dragon. Read more
Music streams hit 4 trillion in 2023
Global streams were also up 34% from last year, reflective of an increasingly international music marketplace. Read more
UC Berkeley walls off People’s Park with shipping containers
The project has been ensnared in a legal challenge that claims the university failed to study the potential noise issues caused by future residents and to consider alternative sites. The park has also been the scene in recent years of skirmishes between activists opposing the project and police trying to help clear it. Read more
List of 2024 Golden Globe nominees
The nominees for next year’s Golden Globe Awards have been announced. Read more
Gold leaf company introduces festive sparkling beverage
A soda drink containing pieces of “entsuke” gold leaf — which is made using a technique registered on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list — has been put on sale by Hakuza Inc., a gold leaf manufacturer and retailer in Kanazawa. Read more
Beautiful, elaborate amezaiku sweets soothe the soul
Rabbits holding flowers, poodles with collars and parakeets in bright colors — all perched on sticks — greet me with a sweet aroma as I enter a candy shop in Tokyo. Read more
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‘Bachelorette’ Rachel Lindsay to file for divorce
“After more than 4 years of marriage, Rachel and I have made the difficult decision to part ways and start anew,” Abasolo said in a statement posted to his Instagram account. “Sometimes loving yourself and your partner means you must let go.” Read more
What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today?
It’s still being observed each New Year’s Eve, at many multiracial and predominantly Black churches across the country. Read more
‘Screams without words’: How Hamas weaponized sexual violence
An investigation by the New York Times uncovered painful new details, establishing that the attacks against women were not isolated events but part of a broader pattern of gender-based violence on Oct. 7. Read more
Adventure tours could be Japan’s next big visitor draw
Adventure travel could be the next big thing to draw visitors to Japan if the efforts of the public and private sectors come to fruition. Read more
Sniffer dogs for fire ants show off detection skills
Dogs might be the next step in Japan’s efforts to combat fire ants. Read more
What the U.K. royal family would like us to forget in ‘The Crown’
The glossy dramatization of these truths is partly why the popularity of “The Crown” has endured, finding an audience in Britain even among people who want to end the monarchy or are indifferent to it. I am one of the former. Read more
Nighttime pedestrian deaths rise, but reasons still murky
In 2021 more than 7,300 pedestrians died in America — 3 in 4 of them during the hours between sunset and sunrise. Read more
Here are the films one step closer to an Oscars nomination
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday shortlists in 10 categories, including best original song, documentary feature, international feature, original score, and crafts like hair and makeup, visual effects and sound. Read more
An Asian version of the Grammys is in the works
The Cultural Affairs Agency is looking to create a music award to honor Asian artists as early as 2025, Commissioner Shunichi Tokura said in a recent interview. Read more
Seeds of digital revolution bearing fruit, and veggies, in urban Tokyo
Small-scale farmers in Tokyo are increasingly expanding the boundaries of agriculture through the use of digital technology and other means. Read more
A guide to watching the 2023 Emmy Awards
Here’s a look at the telecast, the ceremony, and the series and stars up for awards. Read more
Electric vehicles owners and solar rooftops find mutual attraction
Of 131 million U.S. households, about 4.5 million have added rooftop solar, while 2023 set a record with more than 1 million EVs sold in the U.S. Read more
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