Books
Books: Where art meets national security in Hong Kong
Flourishing gallery and museum scene paints sobering portrait of constrained success
Tea Leaves
An Indonesian eel farm shows how food is outpacing people
For the first time, eating habits no longer reflect migration patterns
Travel & Leisure
Japan's Fukuoka shows new side of its nightlife as event destination
400-year-old shrine becomes venue for corporate travel
Interview
Japanese guitarist Miyavi wants to be a rock star in China
Artist relocates to 'thrilling' market after successful TV appearance
Eat & Drink
India's whiskies soar up the charts
Unique local brands are attracting growing international recognition
Destinations
Japan to grant working holiday visa renewals for Brits and Canadians
Young people from 10 countries and regions will be eligible for extension
Life
Ezra Vogel Library to open at university known as Japan-China bridge
Nagoya's Aichi University inherits American scholar's collection of books, documents
Life
Footloose in Kathmandu: Spanning history and the hippy trail
Devastated by civil war and earthquakes, Nepal's capital is now safe and welcoming
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Nissan-Honda merger talks and the end of an era
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Obituaries
Japanese media baron Tsuneo Watanabe dies at 98
Ex-head of world's largest newspaper enjoyed having 'political parties in my hands'
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Books
Late 'wild girl' writer's dark look at 1970s Tokyo underground
Japanese cult sci-fi writer and actor Izumi Suzuki details her own edgy life in newly translated novel
Tea Leaves
In South Asia, cricket is an improbable but effective leveler
Surprise success for smaller countries boosts pan-regional fan base
Obituaries
Indian drum maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73
Musician was widely viewed as the greatest tabla player of his generation
Eat & Drink
Japanese noodle chain cooks strategy to 'endure' Hong Kong downturn
Mita Seimenjo brings latest shop design, viral dish from Japan
Life
'Squid Game' is back, with a vengeance
Record-breaking South Korean TV series returning amid great expectations and political turmoil
Life
Footloose in Tainan, cultural capital of Taiwan
City is marking the 400th anniversary of its foundation by Dutch traders
Eat & Drink
Thailand's female chefs reach for the stars
From noodle stalls to fine dining, women are emerging from kitchen shadows
Sports
Indian teen beats Chinese rival to become youngest chess world champion in Singapore
Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, prevails over reigning champ Ding Liren
Tea Leaves
The politics of cuisine in India's social system
Marginalized Dalit culinary wisdom has been hidden for centuries
Arts
Japan's atomic bombing photos, drawings showcase pain in Nobel exhibit
Survivors hope yearlong display in Oslo will reach wide audience
Life
Japan grows more considerate to foreign residents with children
From Kumamoto to Hokkaido, schools and towns help build camaraderie
Travel & Leisure
Popularity of Japan's food replicas spawns new experiences
From rural train cars to London streets, fake dishes find a home outside restaurants
Life
Island paradises off Thailand's tourist trail
A brief exploration of the kingdom's tropical south
Life
Ramen noodles lure India's curry lovers
Driven by Japan's soft power, culinary import is an improbable hit with young people
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Media & Entertainment
Hong Kong's surprise cinema hit shows resilience of embattled industry
Local films offer 'catharsis' in time of economic pain and security law pressure
Obituaries
Japanese actress and singer Miho Nakayama dies at 54
Star found in bathtub at her Tokyo home after concert cancellation
Life
Indonesia looks to past glories in replica monuments
Reinvention of medieval palace hints at new president's grand vision for the past
Food & Beverage
Japanese sake-brewing joins UNESCO cultural heritage list
UN body recognizes traditional methods going back five centuries
Eat & Drink
Thai food tom yum kung joins UNESCO list of world cultural heritage
Shrimp soup is one of Thailand's most recognized foods
Tea Leaves
Serious reservations about Japan's fine dining scene
Set menus and formal sittings are taking the fun out of upmarket restaurants