Life
Tsaghkunk puts 'cave cuisine' on your plate
Soviet and underground buildings showcase Armenia's unique culinary history
Tea Leaves
​​​​​​​Why rice rules Japan
The crop is embedded in the national DNA, but output is under threat
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' dominates Emmys as Hollywood pursues diversity on-screen
Tale of feudal Japan wins over viewers embracing subtitles and new perspectives
Life
Japanese designer's legacy inspires contemporary brides
Yumi Katsura passes the torch with a fashion show instead of a funeral
Media & Entertainment
Deaf K-Pop trio Big Ocean breaks boundaries in music
Using AI and sign language, group brings fresh take to entertainment scene
Books
Author Hessler charts extraordinary scenes in China's COVID-19 debacle
Virus forces pivot in five-year plan to focus on generational change
Obituaries
Peru ex-President Fujimori dies at 86
Son of Japanese immigrants won praise on economy, criticism on human rights
Life
Meatless feasts in Shanghai: 5 delicious destinations
Interest in vegetarian and vegan food is rising in China's trendsetter city
Tea Leaves
How life and politics converge in India's tea shops
As gathering places, traditional 'kadai' are focal points for information, gossip and butter cookies
Obituaries
James Earl Jones, actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Renowned Shakespearean performer loved role in 'Star Wars' 'myth'
Life
Books: Female farmers in South Asia plow hard fields
Women are widespread in agriculture but struggle to compete, study says
Food & Beverage
Icy Philippine dessert halo-halo gets fancier to woo fans
From fruits to edible gold, myriad mix-ins make a treat for eyes and taste buds
Books
Author unveils treasure trove of hidden stories about postwar Japan
Robert Whiting captures underworld figures, other colorful 'outsiders' of era
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Arts
New York gallery sets pace in Japan's nascent art market
Recent sales of contemporary works highlight shift in collectors' attitudes
Tea Leaves
Golden age for Hollywood's Asian leading men
New generation of cinema stars upturns traditional notions of macho male leads
Arts
Frieze Seoul returns as South Korea deepens its art hub drive
Latest in a series of international art fairs showcases local and global artists
Interview
Disney aims to bring magic of American movies back to Japan: content officer
Close collaboration with theme parks and cruises eyed
Life
For India's Tata Group, the philosophy behind 'sky burial' lights the way
Zoroastrian family's business empire stands out for its philanthropic practices
Arts
Australian furniture designers carve out sustainable future
Homegrown industry reflects landscape and cultural diversity
Food & Beverage
Tim Hortons' arrival highlights Malaysia's coffee boom
Consumption and number of outlets has surged in recent years
Arts
Hayao Miyazaki among five Magsaysay awardees for 2024
Foundation praises animator's gift for making complex issues relatable to kids
Arts
New Thai PM spearheads economy-orientated 'soft power' drive
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has promised a creative boom, but critics point to daunting bureaucracy and confusing vision
Tea Leaves
You can learn a lot from a country's supermarkets
Sri Lanka's economic crises and farming decline have driven up prices, led to shortages
Life
All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe
Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region