Tea Leaves
Japan's 'yukata' boom is more than a fashion statement
Tourism-driven revival of traditional costume rekindles old values
Nusantara risks becoming a pint-sized version of Jakarta
Over the centuries, locals have dealt with government changes
Booking seats has become a daunting challenge in top dining destinations
Students make a principled stand against university's property arm
Superstition, fear and convenience converge in C-section boom
Tokyo's Kappabashi district elevates plastic models to level of artwork
Yamagata's luxury fruit market reflects economics and social dynamics of aging countryside
Tattoo convention celebrates living, breathing 'skin art'
Hit movie gives Vietnam fresh image, but risks unsustainable visitor boom
It may be (much) slower but train travel gives a lot more back
Iconic retail sector reflected Japan's postwar moment in the sun
Why pride in the 'old country' still sustains Sino-Indonesians
Polite terms are too often used to hide cruel reality or outdated values
In post-takeover Myanmar, life goes on despite the background horror
Some cities are designed for loneliness. Ho Chi Minh City is made for community
Musical arm of the cool Korean wave is only marking time
In an insecure world, automatic dispensers may be our last hope
Candidates sport luxury watches and designer shoes to push populist policies on campaign trail
Formers colonizers left behind a very Chinese place that still respects quietude
A boat trip provides fresh views and thoughts on the changing Japanese metropolis
In multilayered culinary culture, dishes are more than just meals
City retains its business buzz as political freedoms wither
Ditching travel planning turns out to be a liberating experience in Thailand
Search for sustainability and the pandemic are making diners think again
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