Business trends
Japan space agency stirs up public support with heavenly meals
JAXA and Rakuten partner to create recipes using Japanese astronaut food
Life & Arts
Arts
'Spirited Away' to hit theaters in China in sign of Japan thaw
Beijing green-lights film ahead of Xi's visit to Japan
Tea Leaves
Life imitates Lego in Asia's urban innovation
Stacked and printed dwellings change face and pace of old-fashioned building
Business trends
China's soccer spending spree slows amid government scrutiny
Overseas risk and slow economy have Beijing wary of splashy megadeals
Arts
Japanese gardens to rival Kyoto's
Far from the tourist trail, Shimane prefecture fosters unique landscaping traditions
Tea Leaves
As world's leading metropolis, Tokyo goes for gold
But will Olympics spoil its pristine image?
Startups
Coffee entrepreneurs seek success in Myanmar's poorest state
Partners pin hope on wine and cosmetics as tickets out of poverty
Life
Empty golf links highlight charm and despair of remote rural Japan
Missing putts, missing people and splendid scenery are par for the course
Business deals
Netflix announces deal for film about Thailand's cave boys
John M. Chu from "Crazy Rich Asians" and Thai filmmaker Nattawut Poonpiriya will co-direct this project.
Business trends
Decaf poised to perk up Japan's coffee market
Imports of decaffeinated beans double in 5 years
