Japan Gardens: Jojakko-Ji Temple Kyoto In The Rain

Yurara Sarara Films (January 14, 2024) – Jojakkoji Temple 雨の常寂光寺 in the rain. Established at the end of the 16th century, Jojakkoji is a Nichiren temple situated on the side of Mt. Kokura, on Kyoto’s western edge. The temple is famous for its autumn leaves.

Sunday Morning: Stories From London And Tokyo

Monocle on Sunday, January 14, 2024 – Emma Nelson, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Nina dos Santos on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Tokyo and our Singapore correspondent in Taiwan, Naomi Xu Elegant.

The New York Times — Sunday, January 14, 2024

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The Regional War No One Wanted Is Here. How Wide Will It Get?

A group of men wearing white hats. Some are holding firearms.

With the U.S.-led attacks in Yemen, there is no longer a question of whether the Israel-Hamas war will escalate into a wider conflict. The question is whether it can be contained.

On the Ballot in Iowa: Fear. Anxiety. Hopelessness.

As Monday’s caucuses approach, voters casually throw around the prospect of World War III and civil unrest, anxious of divisions they fear are tearing the country apart.

Will You Vote for Trump Again?

It’s the question weighing on Republicans across the country. But Iowans get to decide first. We listened as they grappled with their choices.

In a Setback for Beijing, Taiwan Elects Lai Ching-te as President

Taiwan’s vice president, whose party has emphasized the island’s sovereignty, defeated an opposition party that favors reviving engagement with China.