What Will Be the Next Big Thing From Japan? 22. April 2025 (11:12) We asked some of our favorite chefs, designers and artists to predict what will become our new obsession.(New York Times)
The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness 22. April 2025 (11:10) From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?(New York Times)
How Japan Turned Packaging Into an Art Form 22. April 2025 (11:10) A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.(New York Times)
The Frick Needs a New Piano. Which Would You Choose? 22. April 2025 (11:03) The pianist Jeremy Denk tests three Steinways that the Frick Collection is considering for its auditorium. Watch, listen and guess which the museum picked.(New York Times)
