Ceramic WWII grenades show sorrowful mixing of art and war
Late in the war, the Japanese military ordered pottery makers throughout Japan to produce hand grenades as a substitute for iron.
Breaking stereotypes: The stories of Indonesian househusbands
The term “househusband” isn’t exactly common among Indonesians but the unconventional role is being adopted by more and more men, fighting gender stereotypes and their egos.
Dragon ship set to depart in fiery ritual
The finished ship, made with bamboo, cardboard and 6,000 pieces of folded joss paper stands at 4.88m high, 4.88m long and 1.83m wide.
Repatriation ceremony marks return of 30 looted treasures to Cambodia
These cultural treasures – containing several important Buddhist and Hindu statues – were removed more than two decades ago from the temples of Koh Ker.
Hanoi’s craft villages must embrace greener methods
Most of these villages are made up of small and medium-sized economic activities, which can greatly influence socio-economic development.
Top Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at 84
His innovative creations won him widespread acclaim and have been displayed in museums and galleries around the world.
Shanxi’s pretty porcelain finds new fans
The pieces of “Fahua” – regarded as the porcelain version of cloisonne – feature bold, deep blue decorations and glazes in turquoise, purple, green, yellow and white.
Hello Kitty receives certificate of gratitude from Cabinet minister
“Thank you for appearing in the posters for the administrative counseling system for 13 consecutive years,” said Yasushi Kaneko to Hello Kitty while handing the certificate.
‘One Piece’ statues serve as symbol of Kumamoto Pref. quake recovery
The prefecture launched its project to install the statues in 2018, with nine statues placed in municipalities that suffered particularly severe quake damage.
Saudi women DJs go from hobbyists to headliners
Women DJs, an unthinkable phenomenon just a few years ago in the traditionally ultraconservative kingdom, are becoming a relatively common sight in its main cities.