Saying cheese in Thailand: Jarutat Snidwongse Na Ayuthaya and wife Ann display Jartisann Cheeserie's latest varieties. (All photos courtesy of Jartisann Cheeserie)
Life

Pioneering Thai cheesemaker promotes greener pastures

Chiang Mai producer calls for reform of the dairy farming industry

2 December 2022
Walison the clown of Hudsons Circus started out in his native Brazil as a general circus hand, before training as a motorcycle stunt rider and then discovering a natural talent as a clown. (Photo by David Roma, courtesy Hudsons Circus)
Life

Australia's 'big tops' a model for 21st-century circuses

Traditional traveling shows have moved with the times and growing restrictions

30 November 2022
Fatih Tutak, owner-chef of the Michelin two-starred TURK Fatih Tutak in Instanbul, says his current success is the culmination of 16 years of restaurant experience in Asia. (Courtesy of TURK Fatih Tutak) 
Life

Istanbul star-struck as first Michelin Guide is launched

Local restaurants set sights on post-pandemic gastro-tourists

25 November 2022
Left: Men of Australia's Toowoomba region in the 1870s. Right: Detail of an image showing a convoy of loaded drays similar to the convoy ambushed in 1843 by Indigenous warrior Multuggerah. (Nikkei Asia Montage/John Oxley collection, Samuel Gills painting; Hamel & Ferguson) 
Life

Australia grapples with explosive history of frontier wars

Commemoration of long-dead warrior highlights resistance to colonists

23 November 2022
Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera, a famous Buddhist temple and sightseeing spot. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
Travel & Leisure

Japan stymied as high flight, hotel costs block Taiwan tourists

With the popular destination out of reach, many travelers look to Europe

19 November 2022
Captive Irrawaddy dolphins leap out of the water in Thailand. (Courtesy of Roland Seitre-WWF)
Life

Asia's freshwater dolphins swim into rough waters

Experts warn of potential extinction of region's last surviving freshwater marine mammals

18 November 2022
A couple kiss at the annual Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei on Oct. 29. This year's march marked the 20th edition and the first to be held in person in three years due to the pandemic.
Life

For many, being Taiwanese means being pro-LGBTQ+

Local attitude contrasts with Beijing's homophobia

14 November 2022
Facade of Iwakura House: “This is my modern interpretation of an old machiya (town house),” says architect Hiroshi Nakamura. (All photos by Kohei Take)
Life

Elegant Kyoto home celebrates city's coveted craft traditions

Iwakura House is a modern interpretation of a 'machiya' town house

8 November 2022
Vendors in the Titanic Bazaar's women's handicraft market say sales have fallen steeply since the Taliban took over. (Photo by Kanika Gupta)
Life

Women's craft market struggles to find place in the new Afghanistan

Taliban restrictions push once-thriving shops toward the brink of collapse

5 November 2022
The Tendu Leaf resort in Madhya Pradesh, central India, was built by Eugene Pandala using recycled materials, mud and stone. (Courtesy of Eugene Pandala)
Life

Mud makes a comeback in Indian homes

Architects turn to green designs to fight climate change and pollution

4 November 2022
Tadataka Unno's latest album is titled "Get My Mojo Back." (Photo by Keiichiro Sato) 
Life

Japanese jazz pianist plays on after Asian hate crime attack

Tadataka Unno fights hatred and violence with music and harmony

31 October 2022
Steve Jobs, who helped U.S. computer maker Apple develop into a multinational tech giant, visited Kyoto repeatedly during his life, marveling at its Zen-inspired aesthetics.
Travel & Leisure

Recalling Steve Jobs' love affair with Kyoto

Tech tycoon saw Zen simplicity in ancient capital's art, gardens, sweets

30 October 2022
A man and a woman talk at a matchmaking event organized by Ahmedabad-based organization Vina Mulya Amulya Sewa. The service curates these gatherings across India for people between the ages of 50 and 75. (Photo by Ram Kumar)
Life

India sees rise of 'silver divorces'

Some welcome trend to tackle old-age loneliness, others question impact on conservative society

28 October 2022
An evening view at Ryotei Hanzuiryo, a luxury inn on Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu. (Courtesy of Ryotei Hanzuiryo)
Life

Three nights and three views of tourism in Japan

Kyushu trip shows how small, unexpected events can be transformational

21 October 2022
"The Power of Clothing: History of Cross-dressing in Japan" looks back several centuries, drawing a line between gender-boundary-crossing characters in some of Japan's oldest myths to the sequined stars of today's drag-entertainment scene. (Nikkei montage; Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum, top, Diamonds Are Forever, middle, and Yayoi Museum) 
Life

Japan's centuries-old game of fantasy

Tokyo exhibition shines light on the power of clothing

14 October 2022
A still from "Bali 2002," a four-part miniseries released on the Australian streaming service Stan to mark the 20th anniversary of the bombings. (Credit: Tony Mott)
Life

Australian miniseries revisits 2002 Bali bombings

Critics say production does not do full justice to tragic event

12 October 2022
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Life

Five of the best 'sento' bathhouse experiences in Tokyo

Soak up the calming, charming atmosphere at these Japanese institutions

11 October 2022
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Life

An insider's guide to Tokyo's Koreatown

Where to shop and eat in Shin-Okubo, one of the city's buzziest districts

8 October 2022
J.M. Xu, 29, of Hong Kong has built up a collection of about 2,000 bottles of rare Japanese whisky. (Courtesy of J.M. Xu)
Life

Japanese whisky reaches new heights ahead of centenary

Rare bottles fetch record prices as pandemic draws young Asian buyers

7 October 2022
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Life

Where to feast on Japan's regional flavors -- without leaving Tokyo

Let the capital take you on a culinary journey around the nation

6 October 2022
People pitch tents to enjoy picnics in a Shanghai park on Sept. 25. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Travel & Leisure

China's zero-COVID policy fuels camping boom

School rules keep families from venturing out of town

5 October 2022
Antonio Inoki, seen here in 1992, became known for his trademark flying scissors and drop kicks which he executed with lightning speed.
Sports

Antonio Inoki's life spanned sports, politics and diplomacy

Influential and colorful wrestler leaves indelible mark on Japan's postwar history

4 October 2022
The tests were conducted with 21 babies and their parents in Japan, Italy and elsewhere.
Science

Japanese research finds most effective way to put baby to sleep

'Carry and walk' for 5 minutes, then hold in arms for 8 more

3 October 2022
Vehicles line up to buy petrol in Colombo on June 17. Long lines are a common sight across Sri Lanka due to a fuel shortage. 
Life

A journey into Sri Lanka's despair

Economic collapse deepens but calls for systemic change go unheard

30 September 2022
Asahi Shuzo is one of the most active exporters among Japanese sake brewers.
Food & Beverage

Asahi Shuzo to build high-quality sake breweries in Japan, U.S.

'Dassai' brand sake brewer expands to meet growing overseas demand

24 September 2022