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Typhoon Khanun Barrels Over Japan and Heads to South Korea » The storm, which battered Okinawa last week, engulfed the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on its way toward the Korean Peninsula. Nytimes.com

How North Korea’s Leader Gets His Luxury Cars (Published 2019) » Kim Jong-un parades around in Mercedes-Benzes and a Rolls-Royce, despite sanctions intended to keep North Korea from importing luxury goods. We tracked how they get there. Nytimes.com

In Japan, No-Frills Airport Lures Bargain Players (Published 2010) » Passengers will board from the tarmac at a new no-frills airport north of Tokyo that intends to attract more low-cost airlines to Japan. Nytimes.com

Ukraine Strikes Headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet » The pre-dawn attack damaged two ships and triggered a large blaze at a naval shipyard in Crimea that plays a critical role in Russia’s war effort. Nytimes.com

88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage » A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity. Nytimes.com

Warming Revives Dream of Sea Route in Russian Arctic (Published 2011) » As global warming melts the polar ice sheet, shipping, fishing and mining interests are looking to take advantage of the newly accessible Arctic Ocean. Nytimes.com

52 Places to Go in 2023 » Travel’s rebound has revealed the depth of our drive to explore the world. Why do we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? This year’s list has all those elements, and more. Nytimes.com

How China Got Sri Lanka to Cough Up a Port (Published 2018) » A Times investigation into Sri Lanka’s handover of its Hambantota Port starkly illustrates how China turned an ally’s struggles to its strategic advantage. Nytimes.com

Why Do Cats Hold Such Mythic Power in Japan? » A journey through a country where felines are revered, adored and sometimes seen as actual demons. Nytimes.com

A Long Walk in a Fading Corner of Japan (Published 2022) » As is true throughout rural Japan, many of the once-vibrant villages on Honshu’s Kii Peninsula are aging into nothingness. Nytimes.com