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Ever heard of “nikkei” and “chifa” cuisine? Neither had food writer Steve Dolinsky, until he went to Lima, Peru. They’re a mashup of Asian and Peruvian tastes, created by immigrants.

Uruguay made waves when it legalized the possession, consumption and manufacturing of marijuana. Now, the president has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. A 12-year-old discovers a new species of giant jellyfish. And just what would it take for New York City to host a winter Olympics? All that and more, in today’s Global Scan.

Hayao Miyazaki’s made a career out of the imaginative lands he creates. But he’s dealing with a very real subject matter for his final film.

One year after Fukushima, The government has promised a major shift toward cleaner renewable energy to help fill the gap. But as Sam Eaton reports, the country’s clean energy revolution has yet to get much traction.

Japan’s pop-punk girl group, Shonen Knife, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a tribute to its favorite group, the Ramones.