Obituaries
Jiang Zemin, China's post-Tiananmen leader, dies at 96
Retired president's tenure saw economic boom, worsening corruption
Life & Arts
Life
Australia's 'big tops' a model for 21st-century circuses
Traditional traveling shows have moved with the times and growing restrictions
Media & Entertainment
Kabuki producer starts online streaming for foreign fans
Shochiku tries to boost poor revenue while injecting age-old art with manga
Arts
Hong Kong museum offers Yayoi Kusama career overview
M+ exhibit includes new creations and 87 pieces never shown outside Japan
Life
Istanbul star-struck as first Michelin Guide is launched
Local restaurants set sights on post-pandemic gastro-tourists
Tea Leaves
In Thailand, there is life beyond the capital
In an over-centralized country, not all roads should lead to Bangkok
Life
Australia grapples with explosive history of frontier wars
Commemoration of long-dead warrior highlights resistance to colonists
Travel & Leisure
Japan stymied as high flight, hotel costs block Taiwan tourists
With the popular destination out of reach, many travelers look to Europe
Arts
Makoto Shinkai's new film 'Suzume' mourns Japan's deserted towns
'Your Name' anime director tries to find somewhere for country to 'go next'
Life
Asia's freshwater dolphins swim into rough waters
Experts warn of potential extinction of region's last surviving freshwater marine mammals
Tea Leaves
Digital nomads push Southeast Asia's boundaries
New visa rules help remote workers, but need careful consideration
Arts
Japanese contemporary artist's triumphant return to Tokyo
Shinro Ohtake's accumulations of found marks and objects are self-portraits
Arts
Japan, South Korea pianists win global competition in France
Duo hit right chords in Paris meet for promising international musicians
Life
For many, being Taiwanese means being pro-LGBTQ+
Local attitude contrasts with Beijing's homophobia
Ukraine war
Banksy showcases new mural in war-scarred Ukrainian town
Artwork seen on building destroyed by shelling in Borodyanka features gymnast
Arts
Pandemic lockdowns inspire Chinese artists
Shanghai's harsh COVID-19 restrictions recorded for posterity
Arts
Thailand and Singapore lead comeback for Asia's art fests
Post-pandemic biennales challenge Hong Kong's regional dominance
Tea Leaves
Yamagata's lesson in post-pandemic tourism
Neglected Japanese prefecture rebrands to reach out to the world
Arts
'New Wave' filmmakers put spotlight on Malaysian cinema
Feature film 'Stone Turtle' bags coveted award and critical interest at film festivals
