“Culture Is an Act of Resistance,” Says Outgoing European Film Academy Chair Mike Downey

After 25 years at the EFA, he talks about activism, awards reform, and why European cinema must fight harder than ever to be ...

After an Earthquake, Preserving a Slow Craft in a Fast World

In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer ...
Family Destinations Guide

The Dreamy Town In Utah That Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Living Postcard

The Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum in town houses some of these incredible finds, letting you come ...

Passionate Co., Ltd. Disrupts Home Fitness with Stepmate: The World’s Most Compact and Quiet Home Stair Climber

South Korean innovator Passionate Co., Ltd. introduces Stepmate, a space-saving and silent magnetic resistance stair climber ...

Toll Brothers City Living Announces Sales Launch of Vista Pointe at Port Imperial, a New Waterfront Condominium Community in West New York, New Jersey

Toll Brothers City Living, the urban development division of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, together with development joint venture partner Daiwa House, ...
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This Small Town In Mississippi Is So Affordable, Retirees Say Social Security Is Enough

Crystal’s Diner represents that endangered American institution—the true local diner where breakfast is served all day, the coffee cup never reaches empty before a refill appears, and the check never ...
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Family of 5’s simple home, Japan 45sqm/483sqft

Located in a small peaceful town one hour south of Kyoto, the single story House in Heguri is a simple, minimalist home for a ...
New Atlas

Single-floor tiny house fits working and living spaces into 21 ft

The model shown appears to be permanently installed and includes a deck that helps expand the living space, though the tiny house can also be mounted on wheels for regular towing, if preferred. The ...
vegoutmag

I spent 6 months living in Japan – here are the 9 hidden realities behind the peaceful lifestyle everyone romanticizes

From the perfectly silent trains to the midnight salary man meltdowns, I discovered that Japan's zen facade conceals a reality where peace is meticulously manufactured through personal sacrifice, ...
UPI

Japan's H3 rocket misses orbit in launch failure

Dec. 22 (UPI) --Japan's H3 rocket faced issues Monday during its seventh launch attempt. The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 8:51 p.m. EST Sunday night in Japan carrying the ...
CBS News

6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan coast days after larger temblor in same region

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region. Friday's quake occurred off the east ...
Chicago Tribune

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan

TOKYO — A 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region. Friday’s quake occurred off ...