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Jesse Kirkwood is part of a vibrant field of translators who have nurtured what might be called a “post-Murakami era of Japanese literature and translation,” one book at a time.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Aug 29, 2025
Jesse Kirkwood: ‘Languages are entire cultural universes with all sorts of baggage’
The Japanese-English literary translator reflects on catching the recent wave of “post-Murakami” fiction and how he balances reading for work versus pleasure.
Miyu Yamashita poses with the trophy after winning the Women's British Open in Porthcawl, Wales, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Aug 4, 2025
Miyu Yamashita shows nerves of steel to win Women's British Open
Yamashita's previous best performance in a major was a tie for second place at last year's Women's PGA Championship.
Miyu Yamashita walks off the 18th green after completing her third round at the Women's British Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Aug 3, 2025
Miyu Yamashita takes slim lead into final round at Women's British Open
After holding a three-shot lead through the midway point of the tournament, Yamashita was at 9-under par through three rounds as her advantage was narrowed.
Miyu Yamashita plays a shot during the second round of the Women's British Open on Friday in Porthcawl, Wales.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Aug 2, 2025
Miyu Yamashita rides stellar 65 into Women's British Open lead
Yamashita held third place after the first round at Royal Porthcawl and took control Friday with a bogey-free, seven-birdie round.
Rio Takeda hits a shot during the first round of the Women's British Open in Porthcawl, Wales, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Aug 1, 2025
Rio Takeda grabs lead as Japanese golfers set pace at Women's British Open
Takeda, 22, bounced back from a double-bogey on the ninth hole with four birdies down the stretch.
U.S. President Donald Trump plays a shot during a round of golf at his Turnberry course in Scotland on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 27, 2025
Trump's Turnberry visit puts British Open back on agenda
The trip underlines the U.S. president's long-held desire to host golf's illustrious British Open at the famous course, despite numerous stumbling blocks.
Scottie Scheffler poses with the Claret Jug after winning the British Open in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 21, 2025
Scottie Scheffler cruises to first British Open crown
Scheffler resembled a towering giant among men all week on the glorious Causeway Coast.
Scottie Scheffler walks up the 17th fairway during the third round of the British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 20, 2025
Scottie Scheffler inches closer to victory at British Open
Scheffler is one round away from his fourth major championship in four years after opening up a four-stroke lead on Saturday.
Scottie Scheffler watches a shot on the 16th tee during his second round at the British Open on Friday at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 19, 2025
Scottie Scheffler holds lead at midway point of British Open
Dodging rain at times, Scheffler shot a 7-under-par 64, moving into the top spot in his bid for a second major championship of the year.
Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th hole during the first round of The 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 18, 2025
Packed British Open leaderboard as McIlroy scrambles to stay in touch
After early sunshine on the Dunluce Links, heavy rain and wind made conditions difficult for the players.
Scottie Scheffler speaks during a news conference in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday ahead of the British Open.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 16, 2025
'What's the point?' Scheffler says in candid talk ahead of British Open
When asked how long he celebrates his victories, an introspective Scheffler veered off into questioning what was even the point of being the best golfer in the world.
Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans during a practice round at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 15, 2025
McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open
McIlroy is coming off a good experience, shooting four rounds in the 60s and finishing tied for second at the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday.
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, England, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jul 7, 2025
Norris revels in emotional first home win
"I've joined a long list of pretty incredible winners who have won here in the past," Norris said.
The U.K. government rushed urgent legislation through Parliament on Saturday to stop the Scunthorpe plant's blast furnaces from turning off.
WORLD
Apr 13, 2025
'Naive' to trust Chinese firm with British Steel, U.K. minister says
The government rushed urgent legislation through parliament on Saturday to stop the Scunthorpe plant's blast furnaces from turning off.
Mike Sunda at a concert in Haikou, China
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Feb 20, 2025
Mike Sunda: ‘Creative production comes with a bigger responsibility than ever before’
Creative strategist Mike Sunda talks about his influences and the filming of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Mamushi” music video.
A man eats a croissant dough mince pie at Pophams bakery in London.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 25, 2024
'Don't mess with our mince pies,' some Brits plead
A mixture of different dried fruits, chopped apples and spices soaked in spirits such as brandy and rum, the snack is a favorite around the holidays.
Crystal Smith, the elected chief of the Haisla people, stands on the shoreline of the Douglas Channel in Kitamaat, British Columbia, Canada, on Oct. 1.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Dec 15, 2024
Indigenous people in Canada weigh costs of a gas windfall
The promise of billions of dollars of gas investment has renewed a generations-old debate over Indigenous identity and environmental stewardship.
Members of the Maori community and their supporters take part in a protest about indigenous rights outside of New Zealand's parliament in Wellington on Nov. 19.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 26, 2024
Shadow of the British Empire hangs over New Zealand's treaty debate
The controversy over one of the nation’s founding documents touches a raw nerve. The agreement has two versions, one in English and the other in Maori.
The theft of £300,000 worth of top-grade British cheddar serves as a reminder of the quality and joy British cuisine offers, particularly through its artisanal products like cheese.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2024
The great British cheese heist gets personal
A slice of Brightwell Ash cheese serves as a reminder of the quality and joy British cuisine offers, particularly through its artisanal products like cheese.
Nicholas Tarasenko trains at Minato stable in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, on Tuesday. Tarasenko’s potential in sumo was made obvious when he won U18 gold in the 90-kg weight class at the 2023 Baruto Cup in Estonia despite being four years under the age limit and having only had a total of one hour of sumo training before the meet.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 28, 2024
This English schoolboy has big dreams of becoming yokozuna — and more
Nicholas Tarasenko may only be 15 years old, but he is already making big plans for his burgeoning sumo career.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
China says Philippine ship ‘deliberately rammed’ coast guard vessel in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard ship navigates near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in August.
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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