Data Center Construction Causing Friction with Locals in Japan

While demand for data centers is surging amid spreading use of artificial intelligence technology, plans for their construction have created friction with local residents. The residents are concerned ...
Metropolis Japan

Spider-Man Swings Into Japan Theaters on July 31

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in Japan July 31, 2026, day-and-date with the US, featuring an exclusive Mrs. Green Apple ...
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25 most walkable cities: explore the world's best pedestrian

Explore the 25 most pedestrian oriented and walkable cities worldwide. Discover urban planning gems, from Venice to Barcelona ...
Stars and Stripes

A taco truck in Sagamihara worth the 2-hour trip from Tokyo

Tacos El Trompo, a small food truck in Sagamihara, specializes in al pastor tacos, which are very popular and very, very tasty.
Taipei Times

Archiving Japan, one DJ set at a time

In a century-old Japanese public bath, a DJ works the decks while naked men bathe behind him and students film the scene.The Tokyo bathhouse is one of many traditional businesses in Japan threatened ...
The Tokyo Reporter

Man suspected of 400 car break-ins says he ‘had no other way to make a living’

Kanagawa police have arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of carrying out approximately 400 car break-ins across Tokyo and ...
Southern Living

The Best Places To Retire In The South

Deciding on where to retire is part fantasy (Do you want to live within walking distance of the beach or in a quiet spot in the mountains?) and part reality (Can you afford it?). But dreams can come ...