What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?

Yuzu White Chocolate scratches the surface of what lies beneath Japanese society. There’s a word in Japan that gets used quite often, and that word is “gohoubi“. Translating as “reward“, gohoubi is... Read more »

Final arguments conclude in Jimmy Lai national security trial in Hong Kong | Jimmy Lai

Final arguments have concluded in the national security trial of the pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. Government-picked judges are retiring to consider their verdict in the case, seen internationally... Read more »

Overlooked pioneer Gibson finally under the spotlight with US Open tribute

NEW YORK :The U.S. Open turns its mega-watt spotlight on an often-overlooked pioneer for Black women in sport at this year’s tournament, as the late Althea Gibson is honoured in American tennis’... Read more »

Quad discussions, MoUs and more on agenda

This visit marks the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, where the two leaders will discuss various aspects of their strategic partnership. Know what is the key agenda amid India-US strained trade ties? Prime... Read more »

Life imitates Osaka’s unique brand of comedic art in daylight theft arrest

Never accept offers to race from strangers. Among Japanese prefectures, Osaka is especially famous for its comedy, as seen in its manzai duos and skits known as “shinkigeki.” These are much like... Read more »

India: 17 dead, rescue operation underway after building collapse

The building, housing nearly 50 flats, collapsed on an adjacent vacant tenement at Vijay Nagar in Virar area of Palghar, adjoining Mumbai, at 12.05 am on Wednesday, they said. A one-year-old girl’s... Read more »

China Trend Watch Top 10: Putin & Kim Jong-un in Beijing, Meituan’s Upcoming Changes, Lu Xun’s Mural Controversy

Anti-smoking activism, especially by foreigners, has recently drawn attention on Chinese social media. A renewed online push to stop smoking in no-smoking areas highlights broader challenges of enforcing public smoking bans in... Read more »

How Tesla and Waymo’s radically different robotaxi approaches will shape the industry

A month after Tesla launched a trial robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June for select fans, CEO Elon Musk told investors that the company’s driverless taxis would likely be available to... Read more »

The Perfect Karuizawa Day Trip from Tokyo: A Complete Itinerary

When summer hits Tokyo, the heat and humidity can make even a short walk feel exhausting. That’s why so many people head for the mountains — and one of the most beloved... Read more »

China’s SCO summit and military parade project unity – and rivalry with the West

BEIJING – On Aug 31, more than 20 world leaders will gather in China for a regional security summit in a tightly choreographed display of Beijing’s convening power and Global South solidarity,... Read more »