Tokyo expected to be first city in Japan to see cherry blossoms bloom in mid-March
The phenomenon is expected on March 18 in the capital, a report said
Traditional opera celebrates Lantern Festival
Seven art troupes from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province will bring shows highlighting more than 10 different types of traditional Chinese operas, featuring winners of the Plum…
Singaporean pianist Jessie M, 16, is youngest recipient of Young Steinway Artist title
At 11, she became the youngest Grand Prize Winner of the Steinway Youth Piano Competition in 2018, and went on to represent Singapore in the Steinway Regional Finals Asia Pacific,…
‘Exhuma’ digs up traumas of Korean land
The movie is largely separated into two parts. The first discusses the events that occur as the group relocates the tomb. The second part narrates the events that transpire as the…
Fried chicken becomes most sought-after dish for travellers in Korea in 2023
“Ganjang gejang,” or raw crab marinated in soy sauce, took the second spot following the Korean fried chicken.
104 million baht set aside for grand Songkran celebrations this year
As part of the celebrations, there will be a grand procession highlighting unique Songkran traditions from 16 provinces. Traditional performances and concerts by well-known Thai…
New museum to display best of Shang civilization
Nearly 4,000 unearthed cultural relics, including bronze wares, pieces of pottery, jade artifacts and oracle bones will be displayed in the museum. More than three quarters of…
Japan’s southern islands: A Singaporean couple’s three-month backpacking journey
Japan is an ideal country to backpack, hitchhike and couchsurf in as people are incredibly friendly and helpful to travellers.
Kazakhstani tourists can enter Thailand visa-free until August 31
Thailand began allowing tourists from Kazakhstan to enter without a visa on September 25, 2023, and this waiver was to be in effect until February 29. The deal allowed the…
Hong Kong establishes centre that uses AI to identify sports elites
The technology is able to provide insights into the subject’s physical abilities, including their cognitive function, ability to concentrate, physical strength, speed, agility,…