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Behind closed doors, Japan has more houses filled with garbage than you might think — a phenomenon being exacerbated by shifting demographics and pandemic-induced social isolation.

Behind closed doors, Japan has more houses filled with garbage than you might think — a phenomenon being exacerbated by shifting demographics and pandemic-induced social isolation.

On Jan. 17, 1992, Green Day took a major step toward future success.

Is this fungus actually among us?

River infrastructure is causing the salamander’s decline. To stop Japan from losing this rare species, conservationists are calling for an alternative vision of rural development.

Lucinda Williams changed the genre we know as Americana forever with the release of her 1998 album.

Creedence Clearwater Revival was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Jan. 12, 1993 – but John Fogerty performed with others.

In 2021, we decided to expand on the enduring appeal of our food series Hẻm Gems by coming up with new collections of articles zooming in on specific aspects of Vietnamese society and culture. Last year was a time for delving deeper into these series.

Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

These films all have different subjects. But they have hidden meanings.