How to eat well, stay sane and enjoy life with help from Japan
In Japan, people eat all manner of things fried. There are also piles of sugary treats, in both Japanese and Western varieties, and servings of vegetables can be spare. And yet,…
Award-winning Japanese poet Tanikawa, who translated Peanuts and Mother Goose dies at 92
Tanikawa was born in 1931 as the only son of the philosopher Tetsuzo. is also known for his wide range of activities, including his long-term translation of the popular American…
Bilingual Vietnamese-Korean poetry collection published
Fifteen South Korean writers and poets visited and worked with the Vietnam Writers Association for the collaboration.
The Three-Body Problem graphic novel a hit at Frankfurt fair
Currently, publishers from multiple countries have expressed interest in acquiring the rights for the graphic novel adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, with rights already sold…
Fox Sister: A Korean tale darker than your average ghost story
In Korean folklore, a fox, after a thousand years, can grow nine tails and shapeshift into human form at will.
From audio to audiovisual: Cambodian author uses AI for innovative storytelling
Known for her works that explore societal issues, Meysan Sotheary is now embracing technology, transforming her vision into a dynamic, futuristic narrative that takes her…
Han Kang’s Nobel win sparks reading boom in South Korea
Ms Han, 53, made history by becoming the first Korean and the first Asian Nobel laureate in literature. She had also become the first Korean writer to win the International Booker…
Philippines unveils visual identity, plans for Frankfurt Book Fair 2025
The Philippines is the guest of honor at the book fair.
Censorship of Nobel winner Han Kang’s book stirs debate
The controversy ignited after Han's "The Vegetarian" was found to be among the 2,528 books removed from some 2,490 elementary, middle and high school libraries in Gyeonggi…
Existential alarm: New government report outlines challenges faced by Japan bookshops
Physical bookshops are a sunset industry in Japan, like their counterparts in most parts of the world, in a digital era that favours less clutter and greater convenience.