Consumer
Singapore watch strap brand aims for global reach
Delugs' handcrafted leather bands cater to any style
Life
Asia Insight
China LGBTQ community hangs tough in dissent amid repression
Study shows new protest channels used to urge rights progress as authorities circle
Life
Marie Kondo describes how tidying up shaped her own life
Decluttering guru 'sparks joy' for herself with family time after third child
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Life
Wong Kar-wai TV drama serves up nostalgia for hearty Shanghai food
Set in 1990s, 'Shanghai Blossoms' series has been huge hit in China and beyond
Life
Enthusiasts revive interest in India's grand old mansions
Vernacular domestic architecture threatened by decay and development
Media & Entertainment
Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus': report
Role in hit TV series could boost profile with U.S. audiences
Food & Beverage
Singaporean actor Jeanette Aw brings her patisserie brand to Japan
Popup shops in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya target Valentine's Day shoppers
Interview
Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones demands 'obsession' to be the best
Returning coach says cultural discernment will help get most out of diverse squad
Life
Cassette tapes are making a surprise comeback in Japan
Streaming generation charmed by the low-fi warmth of analog audio
Society
Social media divides us but it's not our fault, says psychiatrist
Anders Hansen explains how social networks exploit the brain's inherent weakness
Life
What's cooking in Japan's food scene
Trends to watch, from female sushi chefs to 'destination restaurants'
Life
How an Indian tea seller became a celebrated author
Laxman Rao continues to sit on a Delhi street to sell chai and his 25 books
Life
Fruits of success litter Shikoku's 'Yuzu Road'
Growing global popularity of aromatic Japanese citrus boosts local producers -- and tourism
Politics
Hiroshima A-bomb museum to sell tickets online to ease congestion
Last year's G7 summit in city stoked interest in historic site
Life
Breakthrough series explores India's LGBTQIA+ community
Amazon show coincides with Supreme Court ban on same-sex marriages
Life
'Chinese' festival rolls on in German town despite racism claims
Consulate and partner city in Nanjing offer support to help fend off criticism
Life
Kitty parties live on to provide cash and comfort for Indian women
Despite improving financial inclusion, many still rely on informal saving
Life
Myanmar's favorite dishes show the bonding power of food
Diaspora throughout the world finds solace and memories of home in unique flavors
Obituaries
Shih Ming-teh was Taiwan's indomitable fighter for democracy
Human rights advocate spent more than 25 years in jail
Life
Tashkent hopes to draw tourists to its modernist buildings
Capital of Uzbekistan undergoes drive to preserve cultural heritage
Life
Blend trend: Indo-Western fusion shines in world of fashion
Saris with a twist and other pieces win fans in Indian diaspora and beyond
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Life
Taiwanese election grooves to multiple rhythms
Rallies and campaign music showcase the island's vibrant democracy
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Arts
How Yasujiro Ozu's influence sneaks into Wim Wenders' latest film
In 'Perfect Days,' director and Koji Yakusho find beauty in Tokyo's public toilets
Books
Chinese cookbook provides food for thought
Fuchsia Dunlop's 'Invitation to a Banquet' serves up a multicourse history