Anthony Kuhn
Stories
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Nintendo shows off Mario, Zelda, and 135 years of history in a new Kyoto museum
The Nintendo Museum opens in Kyoto, Japan, today. Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto never expected the company to make the museum, since it has an ethos of letting its games speak for themselves.
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Japan's new PM promises to bring continuity and changes to dealings with U.S.
Japan’s ruling party has elected a new leader: former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba. He promises continuity, but has also proposed striking changes to the country's dealings with the United States.
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South Korea's city parks cater to a growing number of urban campers
In South Korea's competitive, traffic-snarled capital, urban camping offers some welcome relaxation to campers with all the right gear but little time to travel.
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South Korean authorities have launched a crackdown on deepfake porn
why are so many fake images of porn, targeting South Korean women? Deefake porn the latest form of digital sex crime to afflict one of the world's most technologically advanced nations.
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Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard offers to buy the parent of 7-Eleven
The possibility of a Canadian company buying 7-Eleven is sure to attract the attention of the government, investors and consumers in Japan, where the convenience chain is a staple of everyday life.
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Sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel strain relations with Japan
Allegations of U.S. military servicemen's sexual assaults against women in Okinawa have been an irritant to the U.S.-Japan alliance. Several cases, which were kept from the public, have come to light.
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Deadly fire exposes lack of protection for migrant workers in South Korea
As South Korea's population shrinks, foreign migrant workers are joining the country's workforce. But a recent deadly fire exposed the risks some of them are facing.
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What one religion in South Korea is doing to attract new followers
Churches, temples and monasteries are closing as people in many countries turn away from organized religions. The problem is especially serious in rapidly aging societies such as South Korea.
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Leaders of Russia and North Korea sign pact -- indicating a deeper cooperation
Russia and North Korea have signed a new treaty upgrading their relationship and pledging military assistance in case either one is attacked.
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How U.S. allies and partners see the November election
As a part of NPR's year-long series on global elections, we look at how U.S. allies and partners view the two presidential candidates ahead of next week's debate.
