Fishermen catch a whale shark in a bagan net in Cendrawasih Bay. (Photo by Peter Guest)
Indonesia's whale sharks yield clues on ecosystem
'Beautiful, peaceful' animals draw conservationists and tourism dollars
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As Japan looks for river of foreign talent, landlords erect a dam
Discrimination could hinder companies hiring more from overseas
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Startup asks job seekers to go fishing with the boss
Small company tries to hook talent by showing some personality
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Tokyo getting 700 nurses to speak English before 2020 Olympics
Program devised to make 14 hospitals foreign-patient ready
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Indians more amused than outraged by Chinese '7 Sins' video
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South Asian literary duel highlights festival boom
Readers and writers show growing hunger for live events in internet age
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Hakodate in northern Japan boasts unique sweets
Cakes based on 19th century recipe, seaweed-based jelly among array of offerings
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Asian demand surge feared as rhino horn auctions resume
South African move to legalize domestic trade 'could stimulate poaching'
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Asian restaurants in US serve up a feast of fast-casual
Build-your-own dining takes hold, but not every launch is a sure-fire winner
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Tokyo fashion institute develops talent for digital era
Industry insiders worry industry is too slow in adopting latest tech
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Welcome to Tokyo, Olympians; try to stay in the shade
2020 host counting on trees and a special resin to keep things cool
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Former Maoist fighters turn swords to plowshares in Nepal
Revolutionaries find alternative future growing vegetables and raising livestock
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Waiter, there's a sardine in my sake
Chefs and brewers alike getting creative with traditional soup ingredient
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Japanese novels finding huge popularity in China
Interests of readers in China, Japan converge as incomes rise, tensions ease
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From the Enola Gay, a strong wish 'not to repeat the mistake'
B-29's navigator later grew concerned about North Korea, propaganda
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Japan's classic hotels unite to increase overseas visibility
New association of pre-World War II hotels hungry for more foreign visitors
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From stadium pop to rock 'n' roll fireworks
Former rock promoter Makoto Fukuda finds inspiration in an old Japanese tradition
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Hashtag Travelers
Tucked in the 'Alps,' the future of tourism in Japan
Southeast Asian travelers are flocking to rural retreats like Gokayama
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'Not In My Name' -- Indians stand up to vigilante lynchings
Modi challenged by protests against killings linked to Hindu nationalists
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Can Thailand's latest 'superfood' fortify its struggling farmers?
New organic rice variety changes agricultural methods and ingrained attitudes
