Life
Saffron growers see appetizing future for Japan's 'red gold'
Rising interest in distinctive Japanese production methods is fueling greater demand
Life & Arts
Media & Entertainment
NCT's Yuta reveals K-pop's plan to shine beyond borders
Japan's music industry tries to catch up in developing global talent
Arts
Rainbow Chan's sounds of then
Sydney-based artist's new album "Stanley" pays homage to Hong Kong
Society
World's oldest person in Japan celebrates 119th birthday
Kane Tanaka was born in 1903, the same year as George Orwell
Life
Saving Turkey's lost cultures, forgotten tastes and abandoned people
Culinary anthropologist Musa Dagdeviren on giving hope to the vulnerable
Consumer
Can't get to your favorite bar or restaurant? Bring it home to you
Pandemic has Japanese consumers buying tools to cook, clean and build like pros
Life
COVID hastens the end of hotel service extras
From check-in to laundry, guests will have to become more self-sufficient
Travel & Leisure
Japanese town looks to starry skies for brighter economy
Bisei hopes 'dark-sky preserve' designation attracts more tourists
Life
China's drinkers develop taste for premium local wines
Top producers look set for big increase in domestic and overseas sales
Caixin
Chinese livestreamers' tax evasion reflects need for reform
Loopholes, ambiguous wording in existing law encourage rampant cheating
Media & Entertainment
Japanese YouTuber pianist Cateen pushes limits of classical music
Hayato Sumino's IT background breathes fresh air into conservative genre
Arts
Japan pianist Kyohei Sorita aims to make orchestras profitable
27-year-old who studied in Russia, Poland set on nurturing Chopinists in Japan
Arts
Book review: A nuanced deep dive on Japan's Self-Defense Forces
After overcoming postwar identity crisis and developing capabilities, SDF finally gains public respect
Sports
An African father's tough love pushes Japanese boxer to the top
Bullied as a child, Andy Hiraoka now sets his sights on a world championship belt
Tea Leaves
Vietnam's 'Squid Game' comedies entertain, but to what end?
Copycat fad shows how a single hit cultural product can shape public imagination
Transportation
Thailand hits brake on closing Bangkok station after rail buffs protest
Plan to shutter 105-year-old Hua Lamphong receives monthlong reprieve
Food & Beverage
Indonesia's 'jamu': 'Smelly, tastes weird' -- and suddenly trendy
Traditional herbal drink, once mostly sold on streets, now available in posh cafes
Arts
Bali's big little book festival goes hybrid
Online events keep Southeast Asia's largest festival of words and ideas alive
Life
Phuket's Old Town a striking alternative to beach culture
Thai resort island offers returning tourists historical and architectural interest