I left a big paycheck in Tokyo to start over in rural Japan. I didn't just want a new job — I wanted a new life.

In Tokyo, Levi Pells, 32, was managing a small team and earning more than he ever imagined. He noticed his happiness depended ...

In 2009 this notorious workaholic was trying to do less. His career suggests it didn’t go that way

After over two decades making music, his main band had recently achieved global recognition and he’d just launched his debut ...
USA Today

Looking for a cheap holiday getaway? Asheville might just be your destination. Here's why

Asheville is ranked among the top 10 most budget-friendly domestic destinations for holiday travel by KAYAK. The average round-trip economy flight to Asheville costs $483, a 9% decrease from the ...
Psychology Today

Why Holiday Loneliness Hits So Hard, and What to Do About It

Halloween decorations seem to go up earlier every year, don’t they? Practically as soon as the summer ends and the kids go back to school, grocery stores begin to stock candy and set out plastic ...
Rigzone

Japan Says Working to Curb Russian LNG Imports

Japan's trade minister said the country aims to curb dependence on Russian LNG, but can't immediately halt imports despite growing pressure from the U.S. Japan's trade minister said the country aims ...
Oregonian

Dear Abby: My husband hates the way I pick out holiday gifts, but won’t do the work himself

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have different approaches to holiday gift-giving. I like to pick up nice things that I find throughout the year, with only a loose idea of who they might go to. Then I sit ...
NBC Chicago

Things to do in and around Chicago this holiday weekend: Oct. 10-13

It's another holiday weekend in the Chicago area, and there are plenty of activities for residents to enjoy. WHAT: Chicago Fashion Week is an 11-day celebration of Chicago’s vibrant fashion community, ...
stockhead

Best things to do in Japan in winter

A cold-season holiday to Japan might be synonymous with skiing and snowboarding, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are 10 top things to do in Japan in winter. With its steeply thatched ...
The Conversation

5 outside art projects to do in the school holidays – whatever the weather

Naomi Zouwer receives funding from ACT Education Directorate. Ann Hill receives funding from ACT Education Directorate. Bethaney Turner receives funding from the ACT Education Directorate. School ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Target is hiring more than 1,000 seasonal workers in San Diego

Target has started its seasonal hiring spree. The company announced Wednesday that it will hire more than 1,000 workers in the San Diego region to help with holiday stocking, merchandising, order ...
IGN

Forza Horizon 6 Heads to Japan: ‘This Is the Time We Can Actually Do It Justice’

Discovering the location of the next Forza Horizon game has always been a terrifically exciting moment for fans of Playground Games’ juggernaut open world racing series. The trailer for Forza Horizon ...
New York Post

Trump open to national holiday honoring Charlie Kirk: White House

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that President Trump wouldn’t be against establishing a new national holiday to honor late conservative icon Charlie Kirk. “That’s ...