Ginza has long been Tokyo’s most glamorous shopping district — a place where heritage department stores, flagship boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants line the streets. At the end of the year, the streets... Read more »

THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION – The path to Minnesota’s groundbreaking, new anti-pollution law began at a metal-shredding facility in Minneapolis before spreading its “toxic soup” along the banks of the Mississippi. The factory,... Read more »

On this day 10 years ago, Setsuko Hara, widely considered the greatest Japanese actress of the country’s Golden Age of Cinema, passed away at the age of 95. Known as the “Greto... Read more »

Fukushima looks to a brighter future with the help of its Lucky Support Pokémon. Back in 2021, government officials in Fukushima Prefecture announced that four towns would be receiving a Chansey Park.... Read more »

The arrival of fall and back to school season means it’s finally time to pull out your favorite pair of jeans. This year has seen more denim discourse than most, from Sydney... Read more »

Japanese drugstores tend to confuse first-time visitors. The first few steps are familiar enough as you walk past rows of face masks, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc. But then the selection starts to get…... Read more »

Kyoto drops out of the top 10 in annual survey. Every year, Japanese travel booking agency Jalan, through its Jalan Research Center, conducts a survey among Japanese domestic travelers, asking them which... Read more »

Patricia Lamela was driving back to the Galician town of Larouco in northwest Spain when she got the call. It was Aug. 13, just before 7 p.m., and a neighbor told her... Read more »

Expo 2025 is full of surprises. Some pavilions show off their high-tech achievements dramatically, while others lean into history and traditional cultures. The Nordic Pavilion, named the Nordic Circle, offers something different:... Read more »