South Korean professional football has entered a new chapter with the arrival of its first foreign goalkeeper in 28 years, marking a symbolic shift in a position that had long been protected for domestic players. The signing reflects broader changes within the K League, driven by league expansion, rising player wages and a reassessment of… Continue reading K League Breaks Longstanding Barrier With First Foreign Goalkeeper in Nearly Three Decades
The Climate Progress Stories You Might Have Missed This Year
Climate change dominates headlines with dire warnings, record temperatures, and extreme weather. With so much information arriving daily, it is easy to come away with the impression that little is improving. Yet beneath the noise, steady and often remarkable progress continues to unfold. Advances in clean energy, transportation, and emissions reduction are quietly reshaping the… Continue reading The Climate Progress Stories You Might Have Missed This Year
A Sumo Champion and What His Rise Reveals About Japan’s View of Foreigners
Japan’s sporting world was electrified last weekend when Aonishiki claimed victory at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, securing his first Emperor’s Cup with a decisive win over Mongolian yokozuna Hoshoryu. The celebration did not stop there. Only days later, Aonishiki was promoted to ōzeki, the second-highest rank in professional sumo, marking one of the fastest… Continue reading A Sumo Champion and What His Rise Reveals About Japan’s View of Foreigners
LG Display Prepares to Debut Groundbreaking OLED Technology at CES 2026
LG Display is set to make a major statement at CES 2026, unveiling a lineup of next-generation OLED panels that push the boundaries of speed, size and visual performance. The company says the new products, many of them first-of-their-kind globally, are designed to meet surging demand from gamers and premium display users as OLED technology… Continue reading LG Display Prepares to Debut Groundbreaking OLED Technology at CES 2026
How Red Bull Is Winning Over Traditionalists at Omiya Ardija
For decades, Japanese professional football has been defined by a clear boundary between sport and corporate branding. When the J. League launched in 1993, clubs were required to strip their names of overt ties to parent companies, a move designed to create community-based identities rather than corporate teams. Former company sides such as Sumitomo Metal… Continue reading How Red Bull Is Winning Over Traditionalists at Omiya Ardija
Rethinking Gene Editing to Make Rare Disease Treatments Viable
Gene-editing technology holds extraordinary promise for people living with rare and often devastating genetic disorders. In some cases, a single precise edit to DNA could permanently correct the underlying cause of disease. Yet despite these scientific breakthroughs, most patients never see a treatment reach the clinic. The obstacle is not biology, but economics. Developing a… Continue reading Rethinking Gene Editing to Make Rare Disease Treatments Viable
Demis Hassabis Hails Viral Success of AI Documentary “The Thinking Game”
Demis Hassabis, the CEO and co-founder of Google DeepMind, has marked a major milestone for public engagement with artificial intelligence by celebrating the runaway success of The Thinking Game, a documentary that has gone viral on YouTube. According to Hassabis, the film has surpassed 200 million views in just four weeks, an extraordinary figure for… Continue reading Demis Hassabis Hails Viral Success of AI Documentary “The Thinking Game”
Rising Food Prices Are Taking a Toll on Young People in Japan, Survey Shows
Inflation is increasingly reshaping daily life for young people in Japan, with higher food costs forcing many to rethink how much — and how often — they eat. A recent survey suggests that rising grocery prices are placing particular strain on those at the early stages of their working lives. According to research conducted by… Continue reading Rising Food Prices Are Taking a Toll on Young People in Japan, Survey Shows
Why Stickers Have Become Japan’s Most Unlikely Must-Have Item
In the run-up to Christmas 2025, many children across Japan made what sounded like a modest and easily fulfilled request: stickers. To parents, it seemed like the perfect gift — inexpensive, harmless, and nostalgic. But as many families quickly discovered, finding certain stickers had become surprisingly difficult. In recent months, stickers have transformed from simple… Continue reading Why Stickers Have Become Japan’s Most Unlikely Must-Have Item
Tokyo Dining in 2025: Where Tradition, Innovation, and Value Collided
Tokyo’s dining scene in 2025 reflected the city itself — restless, resilient, and constantly reinventing. From quietly refined sushi counters to experimental kitchens pushing the boundaries of technique, the year delivered both excitement and uncertainty for chefs and diners alike. Rising costs, global trade pressures, and a surge in inbound tourism created real challenges, yet… Continue reading Tokyo Dining in 2025: Where Tradition, Innovation, and Value Collided