Japan is a cyclist’s dream, with miles of smooth roads winding through dramatic coastlines, forested mountains and rural stretches that feel untouched by time. The pristine, seaside Awa region in southern Chiba... Read more »

U.S. President Donald Trump used his address to world leaders at the United Nations on Tuesday to denounce climate change and green energy, making a series of misleading claims in a rambling... Read more »

Spooky season starts early in Japan. While traditions like trick-or-treating around the neighborhood haven’t yet hit the mainstream, Halloween is still on the public’s radar, bringing with it a celebration of all... Read more »

Out of all Japanese seasonal events, tsukimi is unfortunately one of the most forgotten. Sure, it isn’t a national holiday, but even non-public holidays like summer festivals or the infamous fried chicken... Read more »

Ashita no Curry wants to time-warp you to the curry of tomorrow. If you’ve got a batch of freshly made curry, you might think you’ve got one of the world’s greatest causes... Read more »

ELM CREEK, Manitoba – Colin Penner, who farms about 3,700 acres an hour’s drive north of the U.S. border, crunched up a handful of plump canola pods and blew the chaff into... Read more »

New menu items and more make for the perfect place to grab a kawaii bite after shopping in a major Tokyo department store. Chiikawa, the adorable yet unidentifiable animal-like character that first... Read more »

Designed to let foreign goods in while keeping foreign ideas out, this Nagasaki neighborhood is one of the most historically significant places in Japan. The feudal government of Japan had a dilemma... Read more »

Japanese loungewear and sleepwear brand takes “wearable dessert” concept to new levels. You’ll find many brands in Japan, ranging from obscure to eminently recognisable. At the very top of the chain are... Read more »