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Kengo Kuma, the world-renowned Japanese architect, is famous for his designs that seamlessly blend tradition and modernity.
The Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on Sunday with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the ...
Over the years, anime has overcome a series of obstacles: from the mundane pressures of limited budgets to natural disasters.
The life of Kaine Wright, once a promising player at West Ham, has the feel of a true crime documentary - this is his story ...
From Kanran in Shikoku to Tocen Goshoboh near Kobe city, these are the 12 best hotels to book in Japan for a trip that's off ...
The debut Hong Kong edition of the renowned Tokyo Coffee Festival might just be the event for all your moods, or at least to ...
Beijing has increased its tariffs on American imports to 125 percent, raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens to ...
Besides menswear, another thing that Aw shops for when in Japan is stationery. Her favourite go-to is Sekaido in Shinjuku, ...
When it comes to auctions, most people think of rare art, luxury cars, or sports and film memorabilia. But sometimes, it’s ...
Tokyo street food is not just a question of filling the belly, it's a sensory adventure that is influenced by culture, craftsmanship, and innovation. Every stall is a culinary stage, ...
The Australia Pavilion at Expo 2025 opens this weekend. How does it compare with an earlier iteration, Expo 70's space age ...
Acclaimed DJ, radio host, and broadcaster Peter Barakan chats about his life in Tokyo, from studying Japanese at SOAS to presenting cult programmes Japanology Plus and Barakan Beat.