Flourishing gallery and museum scene paints sobering portrait of constrained success

For the first time, eating habits no longer reflect migration patterns

400-year-old shrine becomes venue for corporate travel
Artist relocates to 'thrilling' market after successful TV appearance

Unique local brands are attracting growing international recognition

Young people from 10 countries and regions will be eligible for extension

Nagoya's Aichi University inherits American scholar's collection of books, documents
Devastated by civil war and earthquakes, Nepal's capital is now safe and welcoming
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

Ex-head of world's largest newspaper enjoyed having 'political parties in my hands'
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Japanese cult sci-fi writer and actor Izumi Suzuki details her own edgy life in newly translated novel

Surprise success for smaller countries boosts pan-regional fan base

Musician was widely viewed as the greatest tabla player of his generation

Mita Seimenjo brings latest shop design, viral dish from Japan

Record-breaking South Korean TV series returning amid great expectations and political turmoil

City is marking the 400th anniversary of its foundation by Dutch traders

From noodle stalls to fine dining, women are emerging from kitchen shadows

Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, prevails over reigning champ Ding Liren

Marginalized Dalit culinary wisdom has been hidden for centuries
Survivors hope yearlong display in Oslo will reach wide audience

From Kumamoto to Hokkaido, schools and towns help build camaraderie

From rural train cars to London streets, fake dishes find a home outside restaurants

A brief exploration of the kingdom's tropical south

Driven by Japan's soft power, culinary import is an improbable hit with young people
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Local films offer 'catharsis' in time of economic pain and security law pressure

Star found in bathtub at her Tokyo home after concert cancellation

Reinvention of medieval palace hints at new president's grand vision for the past

UN body recognizes traditional methods going back five centuries

Shrimp soup is one of Thailand's most recognized foods

Set menus and formal sittings are taking the fun out of upmarket restaurants