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Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

House swapping offers a cost-effective way to vacation, allowing families to save significantly on accommodation expenses.
NYC LGBT
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 day ago

This Couple Met Waiting in the Rain To Get Into a NYC Bar. That Marked the Beginning of a 48-Hour Marathon First Date. - Washingtonian

Michelle and Adam's wedding combined elegance, cultural traditions, and a vibrant celebration in New York City, reflecting their unique love story and backgrounds.
#japan
Fashion & style
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm an entrepreneur working in Japan. The office culture has reshaped how I think about dressing for work.

Dressing appropriately in Japan is crucial for professional credibility and belonging in the workplace.
Fashion & style
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm an entrepreneur working in Japan. The office culture has reshaped how I think about dressing for work.

Dressing appropriately in Japan is crucial for professional credibility and belonging in the workplace.
#ai-in-dating
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Relationships

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Relationships

How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking | CBC News

AI is transforming online dating, creating challenges in authenticity and connection for users.
Relationships
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking | CBC News

AI is transforming online dating, creating challenges in authenticity and connection for users.
#dating-apps
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Startup companies

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.
#ai-matchmaking
Games
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Homesick in a foreign country, a teenager meets a lifelong friend

"I could understand the language somewhat, but I was terrible about speaking it. My accent was terrible. People could not understand me," Deiaco-Smith said.
Arts
SF food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I waited an hour in line for Tokyo's famous souffle pancakes and have zero regrets

Souffle pancakes at Micasadeco & Cafe in Tokyo are worth the wait, featuring a fluffy texture and a special sakura flavor.
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Aptoide launches alternative iOS game store in Japan

Japan is one of the most sophisticated mobile markets in the world. With AppArena, we're not just adding another icon to the Home Screen - we're bringing a new, AI-driven layer on top of the existing app ecosystem.
Apple
London music
fromElite Traveler
5 days ago

How Japan's Listening Bar Culture Conquered the World

Listening bars are immersive spaces that enhance music appreciation, originating from Japan and gaining global popularity in the 2010s.
fromEsquire
1 week ago

My Life as a Black Sex Worker in Tokyo

From a young age, I was a very sexual person. I knew I wanted to have a lot of sex, and I also figured that to do that, I would need to meet women who felt the same. I never considered making sex my career. Or at least not until one day in Tokyo, when I was with a friend who got a call about a job.
Careers
#stationery
Writing
fromwww.cntraveller.com
1 week ago

I travelled to Tokyo just to buy stationeryhere's how to shop for it like a pro

A deep passion for stationery drives a quest for unique office supplies, particularly in renowned cities like Tokyo.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
4 days ago

How To Tell If Your Standards Are, In Fact, Too High

Having standards in dating is important, but excessively high standards can hinder meeting compatible partners.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

A Palworld horror-themed dating sim spinoff is on the way

Palworld: More Than Just Pals is a dating sim with horror elements where players can romance and eat creatures from the original game.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing that bears the name of a city near or far has become a closet staple for many consumers in recent years, evolving from impulse purchases to mainstream fashion.
Fashion & style
Coffee
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Smaller pizzas, a wooden Starbucks logo and tatami in Zara: The demands of the Japanese market

Adapting global brands to Japanese culture is essential for success in the market.
LGBT
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin?

Tinder's new feature 'Double Date' allows users to pair profiles with friends, contrasting with past account-sharing prohibitions.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

Friendship-focused apps have emerged as a solution to rising loneliness, generating $16 million in U.S. consumer spending with 4.3 million downloads in 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing what's behind Japan's bumping' trend?

This was no accidental clash of shoulders in a crowded place, but one of the most visible examples of a spate of butsukari otoko bumping man shoving incidents in Japan that experts attribute to a combination of gender dynamics and the stresses of modern life.
Photography
#online-dating
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Relationships

We've Always Been Mesmerized by Stories of How Couples Met. There's a Far More Interesting Question to Ask.

Psychology
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

No luck on Tinder? Why should REMOVE your best qualities from profile

Dating profiles featuring personal stories attract more romantic interest than profiles listing qualities as bullet points, because narratives create empathy and human connection.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Relationships

We've Always Been Mesmerized by Stories of How Couples Met. There's a Far More Interesting Question to Ask.

#dating-app-innovation
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch

Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch

Tinder launched AI-enhanced features and an Events tab to help users meet in person at local activities, targeting Gen Z's preference for real-world connections over endless swiping.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

A Japanese convenience store is opening on the LES for a limited time

A Tokyo-style convenience store pop-up on the Lower East Side transforms into a secret dance party with DJ Rebecca Black and -196 Vodka Seltzer cocktails on March 27.
#autonomous-vehicles
Toronto startup
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo - TechRepublic

Nuro tests autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo to demonstrate how its system adapts to new driving environments without extensive location-specific reprogramming.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Uber is piloting a robotaxi service in Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are launching a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo in late 2026 using Nissan Leaf EVs with AI-powered autonomous driving technology.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Tech
3 weeks ago

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are bringing robotaxis to Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan partnered to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026, marking Uber's first autonomous vehicle collaboration in Japan and expanding its global rollout to ten cities.
Toronto startup
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo - TechRepublic

Nuro tests autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo to demonstrate how its system adapts to new driving environments without extensive location-specific reprogramming.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Uber is piloting a robotaxi service in Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are launching a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo in late 2026 using Nissan Leaf EVs with AI-powered autonomous driving technology.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Tech
3 weeks ago

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are bringing robotaxis to Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan partnered to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026, marking Uber's first autonomous vehicle collaboration in Japan and expanding its global rollout to ten cities.
#dating
Relationships
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Single? These New Yorkers want to pitch you on their friends.

'Date My Friend' events allow friends to promote their single friends to potential partners in a fun, engaging environment.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Taking my search for love offline: 'Set-ups, ethical matchmaking and the best first date I've ever had'

Relationships
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Single? These New Yorkers want to pitch you on their friends.

'Date My Friend' events allow friends to promote their single friends to potential partners in a fun, engaging environment.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Taking my search for love offline: 'Set-ups, ethical matchmaking and the best first date I've ever had'

Travel
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Jimbocho: Books, cafes and guitars in the coolest neighborhood in Tokyo (and the world)

Jimbocho, Tokyo's historic bookstore district with over 180 shops, combines literary heritage with contemporary appeal, attracting both trend-seekers and independent explorers through its diverse book culture and related businesses.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I got the 'perfect job' in my field after graduating. Two years later, I left it all behind and moved to Tokyo.

A stable job aligned with educational credentials does not guarantee fulfillment; pursuing personal passions and creative interests may require departing from conventional career expectations.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My New Boyfriend Goes On an Annual Vacation With Another Woman. Oh Boy.

A woman in a new relationship struggles with her boyfriend's annual vacations with his disabled ex-girlfriend, fearing limited future couple time despite trusting him completely.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Japan Opens School Staffed Entirely by Virtual Waifus

Virtual Cram School Wish High is a new online school by Tokyo-based company Luminaris. According to the publication, all teachers are "active VTubers," meaning streamers who use digital avatars to represent themselves instead of showing their real faces. Tuition at the online academy is the equivalent of around $63 per course per month, on subjects including mathematics, English, physics, chemistry, world history, Japanese history, and geography.
Online learning
fromVulture
1 month ago

Girls Who Love Boys Who Love Boys

We can now look back on November 28, 2025, as the start of a mass-psychosis event. In an era of neo-puritanical television slop, a fresh, horny breeze swept in from Canada: Heated Rivalry, a six-episode series about two professional hockey rivals turned lovers, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, stirred something deep in the American psyche. Ordinary taxpaying adult women, many of them my friends, suddenly lost control of their faculties over "the gay hockey show."
Television
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We moved to Japan after nearly a decade of careful planning. Living here is still nothing like we expected.

Moving to Japan required extensive planning, but the greatest challenges proved to be identity transformation and emotional adjustment rather than logistics or language barriers.
Arts
fromApartment Therapy
2 years ago

64 Ways to Have the Most Fun Staying In with Your Friends

Host cozy at-home craft nights with friends featuring simple DIY projects like bracelet making, candle pouring, crochet, painting, cake decorating, swaps, and mood boards.
#stack-dating
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Young people in China have a new alternative to marriage and babies: AI pets

AI companion pets in China provide constant emotional support and are becoming a popular alternative to traditional relationships and family among young people.
Gadgets
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

NYC is getting an AI dating cafe this month

EVA AI will open a New York pop-up AI dating café in February where users can take customizable AI companions on physical dates.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Tokyo-Inspired Izakaya Has Opened in the City

The restaurant group behind Goodman, Beast, Pinna, Chelsea Grill and Wild Tavern, has added a Japanese izakaya to its roster with the opening of Wild Izakaya in the City. Inspired by the establishments found all over Tokyo, Wild Izakaya features an open kitchen with counter seating, larger tables for groups, classic Japanese films on a projector, and a drinks list including Japanese beers, sake and cocktails.
Food & drink
Public health
fromBustle
2 months ago

Going Out Tonight? Put This 1 Sexy Thing In Your Purse

Many Gen Z and millennial women carry condoms to protect against STIs and unplanned pregnancy and to take control of their sexual wellness.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan's loneliness crisis

An online mental health chat service in Japan provides volunteer support, helping lonely individuals find connection and embark on healing and renewal.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Hot New App Makes Single People Check in Constantly in Case They Die Alone

Available for a one-time payment of the equivalent of $1.15 in US dollars, the app - with the evocative name of "Are You Dead?" - is basically a large countdown timer that you have to reset regularly, and which alerts an emergency contact if you let the time run out. As the BBC reports, the app's counter is set to two days by default. After downloading, a user simply has to open the app and tap a large button to reset it.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo

but thanks to the opening of Pokemon's first ever amusement park on 5 February, this year, they are likely to come earlier. Unlike the rollercoaster-filled thrills of Tokyo Disney Sea or Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, PokePark Kanto is essentially a forest populated by models of the creatures from the perennially popular games. Nestled in the quiet Tokyo suburb of Inagi, half an hour from the city centre, the park is a walkable forest with more than 600 Pokemonin it.
Video games
E-Commerce
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Japanese second-hand retailer opens in busy San Jose shopping center

2nd STREET opened a West San Jose store selling curated, affordable everyday clothing and high-end designer second-hand items while promoting sustainability.
#dating-trends
fromBustle
1 month ago
Relationships

"Choremancing" Is The New Low-Key Way To Date

Choremancing—dating while doing everyday chores together—is becoming popular as an affordable, low-pressure alternative to traditional first dates that reveals genuine compatibility and life skills.
fromBustle
2 months ago
Relationships

According To TikTok, Being "Too Busy" To Date Can Be A Major Green Flag

Being busy and invested in personal goals increases attractiveness and signals independence in dating.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

"Choremancing" Is The New Low-Key Way To Date

Choremancing—dating while doing everyday chores together—is becoming popular as an affordable, low-pressure alternative to traditional first dates that reveals genuine compatibility and life skills.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The place that stayed with me: I was cautious in showing my queerness, until a night spent dancing at a Tokyo gay bar

A gay man navigates internalised homophobia shaped by faith and family while negotiating identity, public affection norms, and intimacy during travel.
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago

9 Tokyo Airbnbs as Dynamic as the Capital City Itself

And while the convenience and amenities of a hotel stay may be tempting, renting an Airbnb just off the beaten path is an even better way to experience the city like a local. The bustling capital encompasses a dynamic mix of cultural sights, impressive culinary experiences, and globally-renowned shopping landmarks-from the vibrant Harajuku district to the Edo-era Senso-ji Temple-that make it one of the most bucket-listed travel destinations in the world.
Travel
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Nightlife culture isn't dying but it is evolving'

Rising costs, changing social habits, and community pressure are driving rapid nightclub closures, threatening the survival of major UK clubs by 2030.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Malls Are Still A Perfect Hangout Spot For Teens

Reviving malls as supervised tween hangouts can provide safe, social independence while teaching money management, public behavior, and basic life skills.
Mental health
fromMedscape
1 month ago

Hikikomori: When Young Patients Confine Themselves

Provides professionals assessment tools and multidisciplinary solutions while guiding families to detect warning signs, understand behaviors and suffering, and take constructive action.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Is Your Bit on the Side Too Sexy?

Somewhere between truffle fries and fully loaded fries, we crossed a line. What began as indulgent extras has turned into a full-blown flavour arms race. Carrots arrive drenched in hot honey and chilli. Cabbage is glossed with XO. Potatoes are crushed, confit, fried twice, showered in herbs, spice blends and something crunchy for good measure. Sides aren't padding. They're flavour bombs, competing with starters and mains for attention.
Food & drink
Travel
fromFortune
1 month ago

How Japan replaced France as the country young Americans obsessively romanticize-they're longing for civility | Fortune

Gen Z travelers increasingly choose Japan for perceived everyday civility, punctuality, cleanliness, and cultural appeal driven by anime and long-standing soft power.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The socialmedia trend pushing people off dating apps and back into bars

Finding your way with digital maps, making online bank transfers, looking things up on search engines Our digital habits are recent, yet so ingrained that going back to their analog versions feels unthinkable. Even something as ancient as flirting can now seem inseparable from screens. But a recent trend on social media suggests the story isn't over. A few months ago, a video titled Sit at the Bar September went viral.
Digital life
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm Ready for My Big Sexual Awakening. But I'm Searching for a Specific Kind of Guy.

Virginity is not a precious commodity to preserve for one person; instead, prioritize gaining sexual experience, confidence, and skills with partners who respect your pleasure.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Lonely and tired of dating apps, young adults are reinventing what "partying" looks like

Young adults are choosing sober, inclusive, in-person social experiences and early-night events that prioritize meaningful connection over traditional nightlife.
#ai-companionship
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

This New York bar hosted an AI dating pop-up where singles matched with chatbots for Valentine's Day

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

This New York bar hosted an AI dating pop-up where singles matched with chatbots for Valentine's Day

Fashion & style
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

2nd Street USA Brings Japanese Resale Fashion to San Jose

2nd Street opens its first Silicon Valley store on January 30 at Strawberry Park, offering curated resale fashion and sustainability-driven buying and charity programs.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Tinder Calls 'Clear Coding' a 2026 Dating Trend

Clear coding in dating means communicating honestly about who you are, what you want, and your intentions without hidden meanings or deception.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I always find the best local recommendations when I travel solo. My strategy involves dating apps and clever prompts.

Use dating-app matches as local insiders to crowdsource personalized recommendations before solo trips.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Always Used to Love Hearing About My Single Friends' Sex Romps. Something Has Changed.

Sex jealousy stems from comparing a committed relationship to others' sexual experiences and can be eased by increasing intimacy, introducing novelty, or finding external excitement.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Buckle up: Partiful is the new Tinder

Partiful added a "Crush" RSVP feature letting users anonymously indicate interest in mutual event attendees, enabling matches and in-app messaging with a monthly limit of ten crushes.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Situationships and the Fear of Being Single

They text daily, sleep together, cook on Sundays, and know each other's friends. When she asks what they are building, he says he dislikes labels and is not ready for anything more. She stays anyway. She feels anxious, loyal, confused, and quietly ashamed for wanting a relationship. When it ends, there is no breakup, only silence where daily connection used to be. Grief and self-doubt consume her, but she feels ashamed because they were never "official."
Relationships
#in-person-dating
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: My girlfriend is acting entitled. Could it be that I'm a sugar daddy?

Communicate clear expectations about financial support and boundaries, using honest I-statements and concrete ways to give and receive love.
Relationships
fromwww.7x7.com
1 month ago

6 Ways to Meet Someone New IRL in the Bay Area's Post-App Dating Scene

Activity-based, tactile social clubs and events enable deeper, slow-dating connections for professionals seeking friendship-first, pre-vetted dating pools.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! I Was Set Up on a Blind Date. Nothing Could've Prepared Me for Who It Would Be.

Kyle was incredibly panicked when I opened the door, and he saw it was me. He begged me not to say anything to his wife. According to Kyle, he has been miserable in his marriage, and seeing other women on the side helps him "maintain his sanity." I was so flustered in the moment that I agreed to keep my mouth shut.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Pros and Cons of an 'Explorationship' in Dating

An explorationship is when you and someone else are exploring the possibility of a committed relationship. You've gone a little-or maybe a lot-beyond the just-going-out-on-dates-with-each-other phase. There may already be kissing and holding hands. There may already be couple-ish things that you do together. There may even be a little bedroom rodeo stuff or a lot of it. But you still aren't quite ready to call each other a significant other yet-even though the two of you are giving such a possibility significant consideration.
Relationships
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Blind date: The register office was next door but we opted for the pub and more drinks'

A Tuesday-night blind date with Alexia was warm and easygoing; she showed impeccable table manners and a clear passion for helping children.
Relationships
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

New York just ranked one of the best states for singles

New York ranks second-best state for singles due to abundant date venues, a high share of single adults, balanced gender ratios, and active dating interest.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 months ago

TikTok's "Bring A Stranger" Night Is A Delightfully Chaotic Way To Date

Host a dinner where each guest brings a stranger to create a relaxed, playful setting for meeting potential romantic matches.
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