Japanese baseball star Ohtani, wife walk red carpet before all-star game
Ohtani's wife Mamiko gave birth to their first daughter in April.
From ink to sole: Chinese tradition woven into sneakers
Traditional Chinese elements like dragons and cranes aren't just painted on walls or silk — they're coming alive on footwear.
Singapore’s Sentosa launches roving school exhibition to teach children about sustainability
The exhibition in a retrofitted bright orange lorry will travel to primary schools over the next 1½ years to teach pupils about sustainable living habits, including how to eat,…
Japanese toilets measuring stool’s colour, hardness, amount to sell for US$3,300
Two models of TOTO’s high-end “Neorest” series toilets will be equipped with the function, targeting health conscious customers.
The sound of now: young Korean creators redefine tradition and form
Composer-conductor Choi Jae-hyuck and haegeum player-composer Joo Jeong-hyeon have been on the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts’ radar since the launch of its summer…
Malaysia’s Queen of Jazz Sheila Majid celebrates 40 years in music with mega concert in November
Although she says she and her team are still finalising the setlist – possibly trimming it to two-and-a-half hours instead of three – one thing is certain: it will feature…
Pioneering Chinese author creates immersive exhibition that reflects his interactions with children
Known as the prince of children's books with over 80 publications under his belt, the 67-year-old author's work has been translated into dozens of languages and are beloved by…
Traditional drum makers in Indian village struggle for survival
In the remote village of Andharjhor in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district, generations of artisans have sustained the legacy of making traditional Indian percussion…
Ancient traditions grow new roots: Monks in Thailand bring faith to fight against deforestation
The ceremony in Chaiyaphum province, just over five hours’ drive from Bangkok, is part of a growing movement in Thailand where “forest monks” are linking Buddhist practice…
‘World’s oldest marathon runner’ Indian-born Fauja Singh dies aged 114 in road accident
The late Mr Singh, an Indian-born British national, nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado”, died after being hit by a vehicle in Punjab state’s Jalandhar district on Monday.