Blockchain 2017: experimentation abounds, Illinois hopes
By Jingnan Huo It has been a busy winter for Moran Cerf, Northwestern University professor in business and neuroscience and a self-described former hacker. From
Tokyo pharmacies cater to foreign shoppers
By Beixi (Bessie) Xu Yuhong Liu, a traveler from Beijing, was shopping with his friends in Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Japan’s most popular pharmacy, near Shibuya station.
Coach Defies Death, Lives to Help Others
By Jennifer Lee When he was shot in fourth grade, his mother said it would only make him stronger. When he was stabbed in eighth
Japanese cool animes heading overseas
By Yemeng Yang Perhaps surprisingly, North America and Europe hold the largest number of fans of the Japanese anime character Hello Kitty. The smartphone game
Tokyo real estate prices rise ahead of 2020 Olympics
By Zhu Zhu Since Tokyo was selected as the host city of the 2020 Olympics Games more than three years ago, home prices in the
For February golfers, Chicago weather ‘on par’ with San Diego
By Elan Kane When Chris Novak moved to Chicago from San Diego last June, the last thing he expected was to be playing golf here in
Corporate tax cut would hit financing of low-income housing
By Mindy Tan As the price of low-income housing tax credits, or LIHTC, comes under pressure, market watchers fret over the future of these housing
Northwestern football springs into 2017 season
By Katy Winge The Northwestern Football team felt a warm welcome to the 2017 season. The first spring practice was held outdoors in the 60
Protesters interrupt council meeting, deliver 300 letters to Mayor’s Office in attempt to curb gun violence
By Alex Whittler It’s still unclear what will become of the city’s unclaimed $15 million of property tax rebate money. Some people have at least
Tokyo’s pachinko parlors look to next generation of players
By Mindy Tan Pachinko, a uniquely Japanese form of gambling, is a popular sport in Japan. But interest in the game has been waning, particularly
Americans still love cars
By Yemeng Yang Boasting the largest attendance of any U.S. auto show, 800,000-plus, the Chicago Auto Show, which ran through Monday, Presidents Day, displayed nearly
Japan’s rail system thrives
By Karen Lentz Photo at top: Japan Railway Group’s lines provide vital passenger service to Japan’s population of 126 million. (Karen Lentz/MEDILL)