Life
Japanese designer's legacy inspires contemporary brides
Yumi Katsura passes the torch with a fashion show instead of a funeral
Life
Meatless feasts in Shanghai: 5 delicious destinations
Interest in vegetarian and vegan food is rising in China's trendsetter city
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
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
Food & Beverage
Tim Hortons' arrival highlights Malaysia's coffee boom
Consumption and number of outlets has surged in recent years
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
Sports
Indonesia's 'field of dreams': Youth tournament to pitch baseball to nation
Former Japan pro player spearheads project to spread sport in Southeast Asia
Sports
Pakistan Olympic winner trades homemade javelins for superstardom
First gold medallist in decades turns cricket-mad nation on its head
Life
Life in Myanmar's resistance-held areas
Snapshot of Tanintharyi shows how the fragile parallel administration is taking control in strongholds
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Life
Maratua beckons tourists seeking low-key alternative to Bali
Indonesian island expects rise in visitors after relocation of national capital
Life
India's women rugby players scrummage for a better future
Children of tea workers in one Indian village dominate the national team
International relations
North Korean restaurants in Laos fly under radar
No signs, but plenty of clues to connection with Pyongyang
Life
In India, comedy is no longer a funny business
Stand-up is booming, but performers face political pressure to self-censor
Environment
NIKKEI Film: Wooden skyscrapers in the city of the future
Designers dream of 'green' high-rise buildings surpassing 350 meters
Arts
Movie animates Murakami's portraits of empty lives
'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman' elevates celebrated author's genre fantasies
Life
Searching Japan's abandoned houses for the ultimate fixer-upper
Foreigners are preserving old architecture -- and even taking it home
Life
A rare female sake brewer makes her mark in Ishikawa
Miho Fujita joins sake industry's earthquake recovery push
Media & Entertainment
Germany's anime lovers go beyond cosplay with fan-made 'show acts'
Budding theater performance scene finds wider audience at expos and contests
Life
Mount Fuji photo row highlights Japan's overtourism crisis
Selfie mania blights scenic locations and triggers fierce debate about remedies
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Life
Asian birders race for species sightings
Competitions support avian conservation and habitat protection