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August 7, 2026

Watch a Tokyo Bluegrass Band Show Off Japan’s Surprising Decades-Long Love for the Genre

Bluegrass might be synonymous with the hills of Appalachia, but one cozy bar in the heart of Tokyo proves the distinctly American genre has found an enthusiastic home half a world away. A video filmed by travel vlogger Jose (aka @okay.josee) inside Rocky Top, a legendary bluegrass venue in Tokyo’s Ginza district, has captivated millions and recently gone viral online.

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August 7, 2026

Instagram CEO Reveals What Happens When You Accidentally Like (And Then Unlike) a Post

It’s a situation almost every Instagram user has been in, whether they are brave enough to admit it or not. You meet someone new, and want to learn more about them. So you go down a rabbit hole, digging through a handful of years of posts. One wrong move and—gasp!—you accidentally double tapped on one image and now you’ve liked it. You, of course, unlike it quickly. But do you think they’ve noticed?

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August 6, 2026

Giant Oyster-Shaped Installation Made of Recycled Shells Pops Up on Governors Island

A monumental oyster now rises from the waterfront at Governors Island. Aptly titled The Oyster, the new public artwork by Mohawk artist Alan Michelson invites visitors to step inside an immersive sculpture. It reconnects New York Harbor’s Indigenous history with one of its largest environmental restoration efforts. The location carries particular significance. Governors Island sits within an estuary that once supported vast oyster reefs and shell middens built by Lenape communities over generations.

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August 6, 2026

Expansive Exhibition Meditates on the Role of the Sun and Moon Throughout Time and Across Cultures

The sun and moon have been inspiring humanity since time immemorial. The two celestial bodies are constants across civilizations, and now Saatchi Gallery is paying homage to them with its aptly titled show, The Sun and The Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial. Featuring artwork, installations, and sometimes ancient artifacts, the expansive exhibition looks at how artists have responded to the sun and moon.

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