October 30, 2026 — 5:12pm Every Halloween, we invite monsters into our homes. Vampires, zombies, murderous clowns – all reassuringly imaginary. I find it harder to be frightened by them these days. I spend too much of my working life contemplating creatures whose real-life talents…
Illegal fireworks are being sold to children through social media platforms, a garda has said. “A lot of the sales nowadays happen on social media, on social media marketplaces,” said Sgt John Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick said Snapchat, WhatsApp and other messaging…
A recreational treasure hunter in Australia has struck gold in spectacular fashion, discovering a massive nugget that could ultimately sell for as much as $200,000, according to ABC News. The find occurred earlier this month on a remote property near Tibooburra,…
Chinese young adults are embracing 'raising bricks' as a low-cost alternative to pets or children amid a stagnant job market. This trend offers a sense of accomplishment without traditional societal pressures or financial burdens. In China, a unique trend is…
Hello everyone!We are the Osaka Jewelry Craft Cooperative. On Saturday, October 31st, 'Osaka Monozukuri Collection 2026' will be held at MyDome Osaka! It is an event where artisans from Osaka gather to showcase various 'monozukuri' (craftsmanship) techniques. You can see artisan…
I had never been to a fireworks festival on a date. When I was a student, I had a curfew and couldn't go to fireworks festivals, which even led to a fight with my boyfriend at the time. Even after…
More than 500,000 people march, walk, skateboard and dance across Shibuya Crossing every day. As the world’s busiest and most famous intersection, it’s an essential Tokyo tourist stop. Many places around the world would love to have a “must visit” destination…
This-as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kylie Genter, 36, a Haenyeo diver on Jeju Island, South Korea. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'd been teaching English in South Korea for four years when I learned about the…
Ryua says that she shares her Tokyo apartment with a ghost From the moment Ryua first walked into her rental apartment in Tokyo she believed it to be haunted. "When I visited the place for a viewing there was a…
Discover the Great Ocean Road’s spectacular geological icons, the Twelve Apostles, and its little-discovered surrounds on the four day, three night Twelve Apostles Signature Walk (formerly known as Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk). The walk covers the last 44km of the The…
Megacities, temples, beaches, and food journeys across APAC.
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