Google Inc. Showcases Japanese Craftwork Posted July 10, 2017 Google Inc. has created a website that showcases Japanese craftwork to the world. In the summer of 2015, Google collaborated with Shinya Maezaki, associate pro…
Thai Government to Implement Changes in Bangkok Street Food Scene Posted June 19, 2017 The government of Thailand has decided to implement changes in an effort to improve street food locations in the country’s capital—Bangkok. Earlier reports on the issue claimed…
Israeli Party Delays Representative Vote due to Britney Spears Concert Posted June 12, 2017 The Israeli Labor Party postpones its representative vote because of a Britney Spears concert. The political party was previously scheduled to have its primary…
Food Businesses that Prioritize Consumers’ Health and Lifestyle Increase Posted June 5, 2017 Food businesses catering to customers’ health concerns and lifestyles are on the rise. Data revealed that around 15 million people in America suffer from nut and egg allergies.…
Famous Football Player’s Statue Draws Criticisms Posted May 29, 2017 A statue portraying Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines for resembling another person. Cristiano Ronaldo, a famous football player of the Real Madri…
Ukraine Blocks Russia’s 2017 Eurovision Entry Posted May 22, 2017 Ukraine has excluded Russia's entry for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Song Contest is a yearly singing competition among participants from European Union (EU…
Strawberry Tops “Dirty Dozen” List Posted May 15, 2017 Environmental organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) places strawberry at the top of its Dirty Dozen list for the second straight year. EWG’s Dirty Dozen
Security Cameras to be Installed in Tokyo Subway Cars Posted May 14, 2017 Tokyo’s subway train operators will install security cameras inside every train car. Both Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro, the two operators of Tokyo subway trains, said that they …
Polish Woman Becomes First Foreign Professional Shogi Player Posted May 1, 2017 Karolina Styczynska [STEH-chen-skah], a 25-year-old Polish woman, was recently declared as the first foreign professional sho…
Female-Only Gyms Legalized in Saudi Arabia Posted April 16, 2017 Saudi Arabia has agreed to issue formal licenses for female-only gyms to promote women’s health. A government-authorized health program will establish a female…