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Why Britain's royal succession resonates in Asia
Queen Elizabeth's funeral highlights similar focus on reinforcing national identity
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'Camouflage cooking' makes a comeback
Pandemic times in Asia inspire return to kitchen traditions
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Laugh, cry and rage, twice over, at Marcos cinematic redux
In the Philippines, a movie melodrama is happening for real
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Asian, female and middle-aged equals a happy traveler
Globe-trotting with cultural identity in mind enriches the experience
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Contemporary life lessons from an ancient rainforest
Jungle odyssey in Malaysia highlights importance of ancestral wisdom
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Tokyo's mini-gardens are more than patches of green
Lovingly tended by avid green thumbs, these tiny oases reflect the city's soul
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Sound feeds fury in some Asian megacities
If Indian cities were quieter, would we be less angry?
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Buzz cuts for BTS? Military service debate builds in South Korea
Fans ask whether it is best to let the band be
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Sun, sea and civil war: holidaying in Myanmar
Tourists to strife-torn country must first make peace with risks and ethics
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In search of the authentic in Kyoto
In post-pandemic recovery mode, Japan's former capital is more like itself again
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Japanese Brazilians move beyond 'Little Tokyo'
Drive and determination of forebears provide lessons for Japan
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Laugh, marvel and live: a philistine visits Japan's art island
Brief but concentrated exposure to Naoshima makes a contemporary art cynic think again
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Sri Lanka shows how places of protest shape new generation
Galle Face Green becomes symbol of hope amid economic despair
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Asian diversity in Western popular culture is not black and white
Too many portrayals rely on stereotypes or lack important context
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Not everyone sees Ukraine as the main issue
Emerging countries accuse the West of hypocrisy
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For 'Marcos babies,' election highlights memories and meanings
Can long-forgotten political expressions make a comeback?
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When sport and music collide in Asia
Regional fans of imported acts should take a critical look at 'value for money'
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Japan sheds light on shadows of the past
How the country's 'dark valley' of 1930s paved the way for a brilliant future
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Same, same but different: curse of the stereotype
Generalizing about Asia's national complexities is fraught with danger
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In China's shadow, Taiwanese keep calm and carry on
For Taipei, this is the best and worst of times
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Japan's flea markets offer more treasure than trash
Unassuming secondhand stalls are ready for their breakthrough moment
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Australia's republican quandary: how to pick a president
Voters are in no rush to dump the British monarchy, despite demographic change
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Asia's aging sports stars never say 'retire'
Durability of the region's professional athletes puzzles outsiders
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Indians go back to future via board games
Modern games lose their monopoly amid a resurgence of traditional pastimes