Life
Gastronomy becomes key draw for high-end travelers to Japan
International interest in fine dining is soaring, but capacity is limited
Life
Life
Australians cozy up to Japan-influenced 'Japandi' design
Japanese-Scandinavian interior style catches on with remote work
Life
Photographer documents disappearing face tattoos of Myanmar's Chin women
Traditional practice is often misunderstood by Western observers who regard them as ugly
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Life
A voyage across culinary India - in Tokyo
Discover the subcontinent's cuisine in all its glorious variety in Japan's capital
Arts
Michael Kenna's 'Japan/A Love Story' opens in Tokyo
Photographer has made capturing Japan's aesthetics and spirituality his life's work
Life
Innovative prostheses offer hope on Thai-Myanmar border
3D-printed replacement arms change lives amid raging conflict
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Life
Program seeks to get Maldivian women into the swim of things
Lack of female instructors, busy parents, gender stereotypes keep girls out of the water
Business trends
China's new fashion trend incorporates traditional elements
Patriotism and self-confidence in young citizens drive change
Food & Beverage
Japanese food grabs more entries in Oxford English Dictionary
Increasingly popular cuisine helps English speakers expand their vocabulary
Life
The fast life and slow exit of Thai showman Chuwit
Flamboyant public figure leaves sex, scandals and politics behind. Or does he?
Books
Books: Documenting the genius of Japanese houses
An intimate look at the most important homes designed by architects since World War II
Life
International appetite drives evolution of South Korean street food
Favorite dishes are being transformed by foreign ingredients
Life
Three Tokyo destinations where the past is delightfully present
Yanaka, Sugamo and Ome districts may not be hip but brim with nostalgia-laden charm
Life
'Dupe destination' boom hits social media
Travel trend gathers momentum as vacationers seek copycat locations
Life
In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts
Western songs out, U.S.-influenced K-pop in as listeners come to ignore nationality
Life
Remote boat: Traveling the rivers of northern Laos
Life in landlocked country is inextricably linked to its waterways
Obituaries
Akira Toriyama, creator of 'Dragon Ball,' dies at 68
Renowned Japanese comic artist died of acute subdural hematoma
Arts
South Korean tales of inequality strike chord with Japan readers
Boom started with 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982,' about a woman facing sexism
Consumer
Singapore watch strap brand aims for global reach
Delugs' handcrafted leather bands cater to any style
Asia Insight
China LGBTQ community hangs tough in dissent amid repression
Study shows new protest channels used to urge rights progress as authorities circle
Life
Marie Kondo describes how tidying up shaped her own life
Decluttering guru 'sparks joy' for herself with family time after third child
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Life
Wong Kar-wai TV drama serves up nostalgia for hearty Shanghai food
Set in 1990s, 'Shanghai Blossoms' series has been huge hit in China and beyond
Life
Enthusiasts revive interest in India's grand old mansions
Vernacular domestic architecture threatened by decay and development
Media & Entertainment
Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus': report
Role in hit TV series could boost profile with U.S. audiences