Death and Japan’s nuclear shelter salesman

And, of course, a superb marketing tool for any half-decent nuclear shelter salesman. The Bulletin’s January 24 decision to move the hands of its doomsday clock closer to midnight (signifying global catastrophe) than they have ever been before should, ( read original story ...)

Inside Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival 2023

Five gigantic snow sculptures over 10 meters tall are on display at the main Odori Park venue. (Photo: AFP) The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival features more than 160 snow and ice sculptures. (Photo: AFP) ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off

A famed snow festival in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, opened on Saturday and is attracting large crowds. The event had been held online for the past two years due to the ... ( read original story ...)