Chinese Immigrants Chase the Japanese Dream
Growing numbers of Chinese are migrating to Japan to attend university, work as professionals, or launch businesses — in the process transforming the face of their adopted land


Why Dengue Fever Is Spreading (Environment)
Dengue fever is spreading across Southeast Asia, and some think climate change is to blame


How Graffiti Artists are Cleaning Up (Street Art)
New technology allows graffiti artists to ditch spray paint for laser projections


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Sovereign Funds to the Rescue?
Government-controlled investment funds are moving markets — and worrying the West


Fashion for Hire (Style Watch)
Can't afford to buy that must-have handbag? Try renting one

The Karoo: Dazzling Desolation (TIME Traveler)
The sky is cloudless and the mountains are a sequence of blues and ambers in South Africa's Karoo desert

Xmas Spirit in Gothenburg (If You're in ... Gothenburg)
Visit Scandinavia's Christmas capital to light up your holidays

Design for Living (Check In)
Guests are surrounded by style icons in this Paris hotel