Natural disasters
Infographic: How fires spread across Tokyo after quake 100 years ago
Japanese capital marks anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake
Fires
Politics
Bangladesh's Rana Plaza survivors suffer joblessness 10 years on
Many live in pain as advocates continue to push for greater safety, labor rights
Fires
Fire rips through Bangladesh markets stocked up for Eid
Casualties unclear as merchants suffer heavy financial losses
Fires
Fire at Pertamina fuel storage station in Jakarta kills 17
Neighbors flee; Indonesian company says cause of blaze under investigation
Society
Social isolation blamed for Japan incidents of 'extended suicide'
Suspect in deadly arson in Osaka clinic dies without revealing motive
Fires
Male patient suspected of starting fire at Osaka mental clinic
Police find the man's registration card for the clinic during a search
Fires
Bangladesh factory fire puts new spotlight on worker safety
Improvements incomplete and focused on export businesses, say critics
The Big Story
Air pollution: Asia's deadliest public health crisis isn't COVID
As governments fail to curb the world's worst air, millions are dying avoidable deaths
Asia Insight
As fire season looms, Australia fears recurring nightmare
Climate change spurs race for new strategy: 'We have to be better'
Media & Entertainment
Kyoto Animation rebuilds after deadly 2019 arson attack
Studio restarts training program while ramping up production of new films
The Big Story
Australia locked in climate policy 'paralysis' despite summer of fire
Mining exec says 'we're not the bad guys, we're part of the solution'
Opinion
Why should anyone trust Australia when it comes to climate change?
Politicians have been humiliated by lackluster response as country burns
Opinion
Shuri Castle fire highlights unique Okinawan history and identity
Uniting Japanese, Chinese and Ryukyuan elements, heritage site should rise again
Life
Shuri Castle and the deep sorrow of losing one's history
Building was embodiment of Ryukyu history and a gateway to Asia
Fires
Okinawa looks to rebuild after World Heritage castle burns down
'We will not fail to restore it,' governor says of landmark once destroyed in WWII
Media & Entertainment
'A tragedy felt far beyond Japan': World mourns Kyoto anime studio
KyoAni's detailed drawings of scenery inspired pilgrimages to anime 'holy sites'
Fires
Deadly Kyoto fire deals blow to beloved anime studio
Support pours in from around the world while distributor weighs delaying films