What’s the difference between soju and shochu? Soju and shochu may sound alike, but is that just a coincidence? And what about sake, arguably the best-known East Asian alcoholic drink? Soju has... Read more »
Many people visiting Japan never make it to Kyushu — and honestly, that’s their loss. Japan’s third-largest island, situated in the country’s southwest, the Kyushu region is lush and beautiful, known for... Read more »
Suntan Kitty and yukata Kitty are here for fun on summer days and summer nights. Whether you call them Happy Meals or use their for-Japan name of Happy Sets, the point of... Read more »
Discovering Japan’s Rich Wood Tradition Japan’s wooden architecture is a stunning showcase of how tradition can blend seamlessly with innovation, drawing visitors from all around the planet. From the historic Hōryū-ji Temple... Read more »
New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in Chhattisgarh’s anti-Maoist operations, 23 Naxalites, together carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.18 crore, surrendered before senior police and CRPF officials in Sukma district on Saturday.... Read more »
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Saturday said that the Indian legal system has been facing unique challenges and is badly in need of fixing. Delivering the convocation address at... Read more »
(Grand Ayatollah Sistani leading Janazah prayer over Grand Ayatollah Khoei/Photo: Ijtihad Network) The conclusion of the papal conclave in Rome has raised questions about the process of succession in the Najaf seminary... Read more »
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference, in front of posters of people that law enforcement arrested. DeSantis talked about a multi-agency immigration enforcement effort named Operation Tidal Wave that... Read more »
There are times when a single wartime image can move mountains. We witnessed that during the Vietnam War when Associated Press photographer Nick Ut snapped a picture of Phan Thi Kim Phuc,... Read more »
The news that Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag has sold for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m) at auction will no doubt cause some jaws to drop to the floor. However, perhaps it should... Read more »