Yes, you can pair sake with pizza, cheese, pasta, and Filipino food
While the traditional mouth-chewed sake may still exist in Japan, the discovery and introduction of koji for the fermentation process in the 8th century and the commercial…
Kotatsu’ train begins operation in northern Japan; passengers enjoy warmth, scenery, seafood
On Dec. 14, the first day of the service, about 20 passengers enjoyed their meals and the scenery from their seats, which were converted to kotatsu — a table with an electric…
NewJeans’ activities under Ador concluded: What’s next?
NewJeans concluded their major commitments under Ador with an appearance at an awards ceremony in Fukuoka, Japan, on Sunday. While a few advertisement obligations remain, the…
Small stones, big benefits: Why some South Koreans are serious about ‘gonggi’
Seen in 'Squid Game 2,' Korean traditional game 'gonggi' shares similarities with games from other cultures and helps improve hand-eye coordination for people of all ages.
Cantonese-speaking Sikh seller spices up laksa in Malaysia’s Seremban
Rajinder Singh, 70, whose mother is Chinese, runs a stall named Singh Laksa, which offers the dish comprising curry powder, turmeric, coriander, curry leaves and lemongrass. Each…
Japan’s new viral food trend: Overhead dining videos
A new social media trend is bringing a flood of new customers to restaurants in Japan. It gained popularity at Fu-Fu-Hanten, a Chinese restaurant in Tokyo, after diners started…
‘Ice City’ warms up for 9th Asian Winter Games
Already a popular tourism destination in Northeast China, the capital of Heilongjiang province is buzzing with more excitement this winter as it enters the homestretch of…
Missing Chinese actor arrives in Thailand, says police
Thailand's Immigration Bureau noted that Xingxing had travelled to Thailand for work and willingly took a truck from Mae Sot to Myanmar after paying the driver 2,000 baht.
Seven Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary
In its December 2024 update, the dictionary added seven Korean words — "dalgona," "hyung," "noraebang," "maknae," "jjigae," "tteokbokki" and "pansori" — reflecting the growing…
Prosperity on a platter
Notable dishes from Hong Kong and mainland China, paired with familiar flavours, frequently take centre stage in Chinese New Year set menus and are reminiscent of age-old culinary…