Arts
Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away' tops China box office 18 years after debut
Ghibli classic, Japan's most successful film ever, outshines Disney's 'Toy Story 4'
Arts
Asian millennials move into global art market
Spending power of young investors is overtaking the over-50s
Arts
Sculptors carve out space for their art in Japan
A tour of Tokyo highlights how big public works have -- finally -- become a vital part of the urban landscape
Tea Leaves
Manga amongst the Marbles gives cause to reflect
London exhibition marks more than a glorious triumph of 'trash' culture
Arts
Dragons and denim -- Thai artist explores myth through metaphor
Korakrit Arunanondchai's contribution to the Venice Biennale touches the spirit
Arts
'Spirited Away' to hit theaters in China in sign of Japan thaw
Beijing green-lights film ahead of Xi's visit to Japan
Arts
Japanese gardens to rival Kyoto's
Far from the tourist trail, Shimane prefecture fosters unique landscaping traditions
Business trends
'Avengers' shatters China box office record despite US trade war
Disney movie surpasses $100m on opening day, proving appetite for American film still strong
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Arts
Taipei's reviving art market seeks to go global
Changes to business environment could help Taiwan's art scene rival regional centers
Arts
Making Cantonese Opera Great Again
Hong Kong composer Edward Li bids to revive a moribund art with a little help from The Donald
Politics
K-pop scandal spills into South Korea's political arena
Presidential probe of past affairs enrages opposition
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Life
Niseko and the art of change
Local and foreign creatives make their mark on Hokkaido's famous ski resort
Tea Leaves
Time to change course on New Delhi's crumbling heritage
Unguarded monuments are often razed or torn down for building material
Opinion
Why Japanese Architects are so good
Arata Isozaki's Pritzker Prize award highlights quality of innovation and tradition
Arts
Sumo inspires artists to express the spirit of Japan
Woodblock prints, paintings, musical works and modern art highlight ancient sport
Business deals
Netflix dives deeper into anime as Disney readies streaming rival
Video giant partners with trio of Japanese producers on original content
Arts
Brisbane's Asia-Pacific art festival melds remote and familiar
Contemporary 'triennial' doubles down on quixotic regional focus
Arts
Japanese craftsman makes ancient art 'new' again
Hiroto Rakusho's gold leaf work gives soul to heritage facsimile project
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Arts
Indonesia's 'dangerous' moves on music strike discord
Performers say Jakarta's proposed regulatory law threatens industry's existence
Tea Leaves
Singapore reaps literary dividend from migrant culture
Island state's 'temporary' workers use creative talents to transcend labels and boundaries
Arts
Vintage posters and photos recall colonial Ceylon
Images disguise complicated history in island's British-dominated past
Arts
Singapore -- history haunts the ultra-modern state
City's 200th anniversary celebrations stir controversy over past and present identities
Life
Japan's castles and temples to host period re-enactments
Events will highlight historic episodes and traditional customs
Opinion
Behind 'Parasite' success is Korean film industry playing catch-up
Entertainment executive Miky Lee has been driving production since end of censorship
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Arts
Migrant workers in Taiwan put pen to paper
Newcomers bring fresh perspectives to island's vibrant literary culture