How FamilyMart’s “Tear-Eyed” Stickers Are Winning Hearts and Reducing Food Waste Across Japan
FamilyMart launched "tear-eyed" stickers across Japan, encouraging reduction of food waste by making emotional and visual appeals to customers. The initiative started successfully in the Tokai region in October 2024,…
Unseen Drama Unfolds: The Saga of the Mysterious Movie Funded by Gifu City
Gifu City entrusted IROHA STANDARD with a 20 million yen subsidy for a locally-rooted film project to boost cultural prestige and tourism. The film, promised to be a heartwarming drama,…
Michelle Pfeiffer Set to Leave Her Mark at the Iconic TCL Chinese Theatre
Michelle Pfeiffer will imprint her handprints and footprints at TCL Chinese Theatre during the TCM Classic Film Festival in April. Pfeiffer's career will be celebrated with a special screening of…
When World Book Day Turns Into a Celebrity Costume Parade
World Book Day is an annual celebration filled with imaginative costumes inspired by literary and cinematic characters. Izzi Warner of "Gogglebox" delighted fans as her son Bobby dressed as Claudia…
The Silver Spark: How Japan’s Innovative Antimicrobial Spray Is Setting New Global Standards
Japanese researchers from Gifu University have developed a groundbreaking antimicrobial spray using silver ions, which remains effective without tarnishing. A new evaluation method, surpassing international standards, ensures only truly effective…
The Future of Gender Equality: 2025’s Call to Empower the Next Generation
The 2025 theme is focused on empowering young women and girls to drive sustainable change and promote gender equality. International Women’s Day marks 30 years since the Beijing Declaration, with…
How AI is Revolutionizing University Admissions: A Deep Dive into the Future of Application Essays
Universities face an AI-driven revolution affecting admissions processes, particularly related to application essays created by generative AI. Tomoshi Kimura from the Kyushu Institute of Technology leads discussions on the impact…
The Ultimate Temptation: Hearts Torn and Tested on ‘La Isla de las Tentaciones’
"La Isla de las Tentaciones" concludes with dramatic final bonfires, pivotal for testing love and fidelity. The season highlights dilemmas faced by couples as desire challenges trust, leading to unforeseen…
Beloved News Anchor Embraces New Beginnings with First Child on the Way
Ayaka Sawada, a popular ABC TV anchor, announced her first pregnancy, sharing excitement with viewers on "Ohayo Asahi desu." Currently six months pregnant, Ayaka plans to appear on the show…
Pistons’ Rising Star Faces Challenges: Will Cade Cunningham Bounce Back?
Cade Cunningham, Detroit's rising star, faced strategic challenges against Denver, impacting his early performance. Denver's defensive tactics trapped Cunningham, limiting him to only one point from a free throw in…