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
Sports
South Korean soccer school abuse claims highlight changing attitudes
Intolerance of punishment in sports and entertainment grows as more speak out
Work
Toyota and Sony boost paternity leave as manufacturers play catch-up
Japan companies use temp workers, bonuses and seminars to encourage more time off
Life
Exploring Tokyo's landmark gardens
Hidden gems and old favorites connect one of the world's greatest metropolises to nature
Life
Western theme songs for Japanese anime 'Kaiju No. 8' break new ground
Tie-ups with U.S. and U.K. musicians prove successful for Japanese IP
Food & Beverage
Everybody loves ramen: Japanese cities vie to become noodle destinations
Local varieties offer a way to attract tourists who want something besides sushi
Life
Revisiting Vietnam's past through my parents' eyes
Novelist witnesses the power of perseverance and family on a poignant homecoming trip
Life
Exploring Bhutan's hidden valleys and nature trails
Weeklong visit reveals a largely unknown Buddhist kingdom
Sports
First Japanese-style 'ekiden' relay race in U.K. kicks off
Symbol of Japanese culture spreads across Europe
Life
India's historic cities catch up on urban renewal trends
Old warehouses, mills become new art and culture hubs as restoration renaissance takes hold
Life
New life flows into Japan's bathhouse culture
Younger generation of owners looks to modernization to reverse decline
Life
South Pacific island visit highlights commercial vs. environmental dilemmas
World's most vulnerable region seeks to lure more climate-conscious visitors
Arts
China's 'art factory' goes from Van Gogh copies to originals
Painters village in Shenzhen adapts to shifting economic conditions
Travel & Leisure
Australian zoos target roaring trade through luxury lodges and glamping
Guests can get up close to animals such as lions, bears and tigers
Travel & Leisure
Kyoto's geisha district grapples with overtourism
Residents want traditions respected as more people than ever visit Japan
Life
Travel focuses on new holy grail: 'sleepcations'
Growing tourism trend offers answer to a silent global epidemic
Travel & Leisure
Japan hotels cash in on healthy fasting trend with luxury packages
Guests pay as much as $2,500 not to eat, with some losing 3 kg in 3 days
Books
Books: Why Shohei Ohtani is the world's greatest baseball ambassador
Japanese pitcher and slugger has taken US by storm
Life
Top hikes: Walk in the wild at end of (Australia's) world
Arduous trek rewards travelers where Southern Ocean meets Tasmania's untouched wilderness
Food & Beverage
Chinese mooncakes turn healthier to court younger eaters
Avocado- and apple-based options grow popular amid low-fat, low-sugar trend
Life
Books: Ohtani bolsters Japan's quest for baseball equality
Nation has a long and complicated relationship with the American sport
Life
Asian travelers seek 'coolcations' to beat heat
Indians lead the way as region's vacationers feel impact of climate change
Life
Myanmar rebels create jungle medical network
Doctors conduct sophisticated surgical procedures in hidden hospitals, and cook in their spare time
Life
Bangkok mobilizes volunteers to combat stray pet crisis
Hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats roam Thai capital's streets