Japan’s bears in ‘bad mood’ and hungry as attacks on humans surge
According to a wildlife expert, bears that had crossed paths with Japanese residents in the past few weeks were hungry, “in a bad mood” and “not keen to hang out with humans”.
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Luxury real estate prices just hit an all-time record
Real estate is increasingly a tale of two markets — a luxury sector that is booming, and the rest of the market that continues to struggle with higher rates and low inventory.
Japan hits Google with antitrust action as it strengthens scrutiny on big tech firms
TOKYO -- Japan's anti-trust authority said on Monday that it has taken its first action against Google for possible unfair activities against its Japanese rival, as Tokyo tightens its grip on digital platformers.
Can Japan's manga industry replicate Akira Toriyama's success?
TOKYO -- While the Japanese manga industry is increasingly catering to global and digital native audiences, experts say nurturing the next generation of artists who could replicate the success of Akira Toriyama, who died in March, will not be easy.
Pakistani province issues flood alert and warns of heavy loss of life due to glacial melting
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani province has issued a flood alert due to glacial melting and warned of heavy loss of life, officials said Saturday.
Treat your well-being like a meal and prioritize 3 ‘macronutrients of happiness,' says Harvard expert
Happiness is something that we all strive for, but there isn't a clear prescriptionfor the desired feeling. Social scientist Arthur C. Brooks, who teaches a happiness course at Harvard University, has been searching for the answers about what it means to be happy for decades, and he's arrived at some conclusions.
Sydney stabbing incidents stoke Islamophobia, antisemitism as social tensions in Australia unravel
An Asian-Australian, Chen knows too well how quickly blame for the crime will fall on migrants and “non-white foreigners”.
Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 Across Afghanistan and Pakistan
A deluge of unseasonably heavy rains has lashed Pakistan and Afghanistan in recent days, killing more than 130 people across both countries, with the authorities forecasting more flooding and rainfall, and some experts pointing to climate change as the cause.