Traditional Japanese pottery town evolves with changing times
Taking advantage of its clay suitable for pottery and location facing Ise Bay, the city flourished as a major production center of kame jugs in ancient times. In modern times, the…
Chinese New Year celebrated in Indian cities
Expressing hope that communications and practical cooperation between the two countries will be stronger and larger in the near future, a diplomat said bridges for…
Why ramyeon makers still stick with ‘ramen’ marketing
Using the Japanese word "ramen" instead of the Korean variation of the word, "ramyeon" is viewed as taboo in Korea, akin to referring to kimchi as "kimuchi," the Japanese phonetic…
Cambodia legend earns famous carom come-back victory
The event saw 32 outstanding billiards athletes competing, with the Kingdom’s number-one ranked player fighting her way through to the final, where she claimed her seventh win…
Singapore lost nearly 40% of its biodiversity in past 200 years, not as much as was believed: Study
Globally, these silent extinctions have posed a problem for scientists looking to chart the true scale of human-driven extinction.
Archaeologists call for halt to defacement of Lumbini heritage sites
Concerned over the construction of structures, Unesco has even threatened to put Lumbini on ‘Heritage in Danger’ list.
Too much social media hurts children’s self-esteem, report suggests
A negative impact of social media was particularly prevalent among girls in the relationship seekers category in 2019 and among boys in the same group in 2020.
What does the J-pop revival mean for South Korea?
The recent struggle for tickets shows that Japanese music may once again be recovering its popularity that had waned since the explosion of K-pop.
Blackpink’s Lisa sets up own company
With a photograph of herself wearing an androgynous suit, she wrote that it is a platform through which she will be able to showcase her vision for music and entertainment and…
5 most beautiful temples in Bangladesh
From the serene island on the Bay of Bengal to the bustling streets of Dhaka, each temple tells a unique tale, resonating with the echoes of bygone centuries, and their intricate…