Media & Entertainment
K-pop, music lessons and the next Korean wave of rhythm games
Startups step away from market leaders, into physical therapy and fitness centers
Travel & Leisure
Japan's traditional female pearl divers draw overseas tourists
Region wants to boost visitor numbers and keep centuries-old tradition alive
Society
Women fall prey to sexual abuse in Japan's job hunting season
Rise in private networking with alumni puts job-seekers at risk
Business trends
Japan's food makers spice up factory tours with theme parks
As 'experience tourism' booms, companies dream up new ways to entertain visitors
Opinion
Hong Kong protest violence is leading to mental health catastrophe
Psychological help and public awareness are needed to combat trauma
Life
K-pop suicides reignite online abuse debate
Second-largest internet portal disables comments on entertainment articles
Life
Vietnamese cinema offers fresh perspectives on wartime history
'Apocalypse Now' has drowned out vibrant domestic dramas and documentaries
Tea Leaves
Small border crossings can have big dimensions
India and Pakistan test if a frontier gate can help build some trust
Media & Entertainment
Tokyo's theater scene struggles to develop Broadway of its own
Scattered venues and few night performances strand audiences in twilight zone
Life
Digital platforms help to save traditional Nepalese homes
Refurbishment boom sustains local culture but sometimes threatens authenticity
Business trends
Japanese bar offers drinks, snacks and nursing care
Proprietor sees opportunity in pubs where patrons have to be 65 to enter
Food & Beverage
Sapporo gains worldwide fame as home of delicious 'soup curry'
Long a favorite with residents, local specialty now attracts tourists
Education
K-pop and job pressures connect students in Japan and South Korea
Language schools in demand on both sides despite diplomatic row
Life
History and propaganda clash in China's war museums
A wave of war-related exhibitions sets out to bolster the CCP view of the past
Life
India's newest union territory eyes visitor boom
Ladakh will benefit from split with Kashmir, but tourism must be sustainable
Tea Leaves
After the flush, India's bigger sanitation challenge
Modi has ended open defecation but that's only half the story
Obituaries
Japanese doctor who watered Afghan deserts: Nakamura in his own words
Tetsu Nakamura talked about his life and mission in 2018 Nikkei interview
Travel & Leisure
The 10 best temple getaways for family vacations in Japan
'Shukubo' inns let kids meditate Zen-style and parents stay clear of city noise
Life
Japanese pop sensation Chai dance to their own beat
In the meticulously controlled world of J-pop, the foursome embrace a DIY spirit
Life
Does Tokyo have the infrastructure for a winning Olympics?
A look at the architecture and urban projects that will entertain the world in 2020
Tea Leaves
Sustainability or bust
High-end hotels and resorts no longer have the luxury of choice on green issues
Food & Beverage
Seoul's self-service beer bars have disruptive tech on tap
Tap Public hopes to conquer Asia's drinking scene with wristband billing
Travel & Leisure
Kyoto beguiles luxury hotel operators from Japan and abroad
Aman, Hyatt and Westin flock to the ancient capital ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Transportation
Tokyo commuters use exercise app to train while riding the rails
JR East lets straphangers fight flab en route with smartphone-driven workouts