Gacha capsules in Japan’s Hakuba village facilitate unique tourist-resident interactions for ¥500
The capsules, usually with toys, are now offering users a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet locals.
Thriving Javan gibbon population found in West Java forest
The Javan gibbon is one of Indonesia's most endangered species and it has been estimated that less than 4,000 Javan gibbons remain in the wild.
Chinese granny honoured for guarding China-Mongolia border for 53 years
Living in a village just 11 kilometers from the China-Mongolia border, Granny Nyima has dedicated more than half a century to border patrol, with her son, daughter-in-law, and…
Singaporean couple travels 38,000km on dirt bikes – and they’re not done yet
Speaking to The Straits Times from Kazakhstan, Nerine Mak and Haren Khatau shared they have covered more than 38,000km across 12 countries as at September, temperatures ranging…
The lost city of Simhapura
Once a thriving city during the Kushan Empire and a place of great religious significance for Buddhists, Simhapura suddenly vanished from the map.
She lost son to suicide. Now she is on front line of suicide prevention in South Korea
In the beginning, Park found comfort in support group meetings. Over time, she gradually transformed into someone who offers comfort to others. The Han River hotline service is a…
Can heritage buildings in Singapore go green? One aims to show the way
More than 6,500 shophouses in Singapore have been conserved for their historical and cultural value. Can they be made greener in the face of climate change?
Shankhari Bazar: The street that transforms for Durga Puja
This narrow street, famous for its conch shell bangles, becomes a lively hub of cultural celebration, culminating in the ethereal Sindur Khela on Bijoya Dashami.
‘Avocado town’ in China’s Yunnan ripens prospects for tourism, agricultural success
Menglian in Yunnan province turns exotic superfruit into local specialty.
Indian barber keeps 100-year tradition alive with US$2.40 haircuts
Though he does not know the exact date the business began, M. Selvaraj, 36, said it was started by his great grandfather R. Kupusami, who came from India.