Life
In Australia, multicultural means multireligious
Traditional churches in decline amid rise of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism
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Tea Leaves
'Camouflage cooking' makes a comeback
Pandemic times in Asia inspire return to kitchen traditions
Life
Snow Peak entices reluctant campers into nature
Japanese outdoor brand's countryside resort boasts Kengo Kuma-designed spa
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Travel & Leisure
Central Japan hotels cashing in well ahead of Ghibli Park opening
Venue inspired by Oscar-winning filmmaker helps boost guest reservations
Arts
Old saris, new purpose: Upcycling clothing and lives
Global entrepreneurs find fresh market for iconic Indian garment
Life
Vintage guitar prices soar in Japan as boomer buying outlasts pandemic
Sought-after Gibson, Martin models are 'something between a hobby and an investment'
Tea Leaves
Laugh, cry and rage, twice over, at Marcos cinematic redux
In the Philippines, a movie melodrama is happening for real
Life
Ancient Samarkand gets a modern makeover
Silk Road city turns into building site ahead of Sino-Russian summit
Food & Beverage
Hanoi's 'train street' cafes begin to reopen after 3-year hiatus
Insta-friendly area sees more visitors as nation greets foreign tourists again
Interview
Musicians offer lifestyles as well as their work: Yoshiki
Avoiding obsession with money is key for any business, says artist
Arts
Nepali filmmaker brings the struggles of women to the screen
Abinash Bikram Shah's 'Lori' took prize at Cannes festival
Obituaries
Elizabeth's passing closes book on seven decades of continuity
Monarch offered reassuring presence in a changing Britain
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Obituaries
Tim Page, the photographer who lived on borrowed time
Witness to the Vietnam War with an idiosyncratic humanist agenda
Life
Players' paradise: Four of Tokyo's most exciting game centers
From retro-tastic classics to mind-blowing VR adventures, every gaming taste is catered to here
Tea Leaves
Asian, female and middle-aged equals a happy traveler
Globe-trotting with cultural identity in mind enriches the experience
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Life
Push to commercialize specialty coffee has Japan buzzing
Despite soaring bean prices, high-grade varieties are becoming more popular
Travel & Leisure
Giant squid statue defies critics, pays off 22-fold for Japan town
Roadside attraction funded by COVID relief put community on the map, officials say
Arts
Cutting-edge archives project Thailand's film history
In a remote Bangkok suburb, a museum and a preservation lab realize a movie dream
Obituaries
Kyocera founder Kazuo Inamori parlayed insecurities into success
Early setbacks shaped renowned executive's approach to business -- and life
Tea Leaves
Contemporary life lessons from an ancient rainforest
Jungle odyssey in Malaysia highlights importance of ancestral wisdom
Life
Siem Reap, reinventing the arteries of Angkor
Cambodia's once-thriving tourist town rises from the ashes of COVID-19
Obituaries
Kyocera and KDDI founder Kazuo Inamori dies at 90
Renowned entrepreneur also applied his talents to restructuring JAL
Travel & Leisure
Shanghai theme park opens Ultraman area to lure more visitors
Japanese superhero attraction expected to increase food, souvenir sales
Food & Beverage
Traditional Japanese sake tries to become more like wine
150-year-old Doi Brewery hopes wooden casks can bring new life to old tipple