Travel & Leisure
Japan stymied as high flight, hotel costs block Taiwan tourists
With the popular destination out of reach, many travelers look to Europe
Life & Arts
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
Life
Elegant Kyoto home celebrates city's coveted craft traditions
Iwakura House is a modern interpretation of a 'machiya' town house
Arts
Tale of defiant Iranian female soccer fan echoes Tehran protests
'The Football Aficionado' wins best Asian documentary at Busan film festival
Arts
Seeing Picasso in Tokyo? Prepare to pay more
Higher costs and visitor limits test sustainability of loans from abroad
Life
Women's craft market struggles to find place in the new Afghanistan
Taliban restrictions push once-thriving shops toward the brink of collapse
Life
Mud makes a comeback in Indian homes
Architects turn to green designs to fight climate change and pollution
Tea Leaves
Why expatriates should stop moaning
Reflections on the not-so-subtle art of living in a foreign country
Arts
How music rocked Sri Lanka's ruling class
After years underground, independent bands are wielding more political influence
Life
Japanese jazz pianist plays on after Asian hate crime attack
Tadataka Unno fights hatred and violence with music and harmony
