CDs, records and other physical formats accounted for about 70 per cent of music revenue in Japan for 2021, having more than doubled compared to that of digital formats.

Unlike previous years, the comeback of some of K-pop's biggest idol groups is yet to come as the groups aim to expand their reach overseas and are out on world tours.

As living standards have risen, the Vietnamese have taken to keeping more breeds of cats from overseas, many of which cost a lot and require much care.

About 800 ceramic and glass hina dolls, usually displayed in homes for the March 3 Doll Festival for girls, are displayed on the tiers of pyramid.

Unlike in the past, when conscription essentially meant a career death sentence for K-pop idols, many singers now return back to their group after serving approximately 18 to 22 months of duty to embark on a fresh new journey.

For many Chinese-Indonesians, celebrations of the Lunar New Year center on gathering and giving back to family members.

The 60-year-old actress received the nomination for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. The film has received 11 nominations in total, making it a lead contender at the Academy Awards.

For the sake of family legacy or business, many Chinese-Indonesians have decided to “find” their Chinese names through online services.

Among others, backcountry skiers risk “surface avalanches,” in which melted snow hardens and new snow that accumulates on top of it slides down.

Prayut described Muay Thai as a unique martial art and valuable cultural wisdom.

A month after the death of mixed martial arts fighter Victoria Lee, elder sister Angela paid a touching tribute to her 18-year-old sibling in an Instagram post.

The Video Assistant Referee was introduced as part of reforms aimed to improve the accuracy of the scoring system ahead of major competitions.

The 20-year-old South Korean jumped for joy and let out a triumphant shout after the winning point that secured her recovery.

However, for nearly a month, neither the players nor officials knew about the achievement.

The 18-year-old took a gold in big air and a silver in slopestyle at the Beijing Winter Olympics last year, but had never competed at the X Games before.

Chasing a target of 69, India's captain started their world cup winning chase by smashing a four on Hannah Baker’s delivery.

The consumption habits of Vietnamese people are changing after the Covid-19 pandemic, with many using second-hand products to save money and promote sustainability.

While staying diligent about her daytime work, Xing Eryang is developing her hobbies into her new careers during after-work time.

Madam Samantha Thio used to struggle to carry a bag of groceries, but now she can deadlift 50 kilos.

The app’s measures are one up on current parental controls on most platforms for users under 18.

Writing in an Instagram post, Anna expressed satisfaction with her performance and said everybody should be happy for her.

Besides volleyball player Jo Jae-sung, professional athletes in the fields of soccer, horse riding and bowling are under investigation.

Gold-Knot, an accessory brand from the city, offers unique gold leaf pieces that combine Kanazawa’s traditional gold leaf crafting with local silk thread.

CDs, records and other physical formats accounted for about 70 per cent of music revenue in Japan for 2021, having more than doubled compared to that of digital formats.

Lakhon Pol Srey, or theatre spoken by women is a form of classical theatre that is similar in some ways to the Royal BalleT.

Selling a total of 129 million tickets, the holiday grossed an overall $1 billion, up 11.89 percent year-on-year, according to reports.

Unlike previous years, the comeback of some of K-pop's biggest idol groups is yet to come as the groups aim to expand their reach overseas and are out on world tours.

People travel to the rally for years from all around the world.

In an interview, Siti said she was honoured to be given the chance to perform alongside the legendary Indian musician Haricharan Seshadri.

“Road to Boston,” a film based on marathoner Sohn Kee-jung’s life, will be unveiled in autumn, targeting the Chuseok holiday season.

Digital fashion is gaining in popularity with the tech-savvy younger generation, who live more and more of their social lives online.

What separates Urban Hawker from all the other food halls in New York is that it puts the cooks front and centre.

At 17, Michael Wong started working in a Chinese restaurant as a commis chef and was discovered by Michelin-starred celebrity chef Joseph Tse.

From the success of naturally fermented dragon fruit juice, 31-year-old Tran Thi Kim Linh continues to research and has 13 other products made from dragon fruit such as wine, syrup, jam, marshmallows and jelly.

The lumpy legs of the Dong Tao chicken – named after the commune where it is bred in northern Vietnam – are particularly popular among the wealthy.

"Jazz up fried rice with premium ingredients such as dried scallops and sakura shrimp, and add a fun touch by shaping the rice into bunny balls", the writer states.

Concerned entities aim to increase uptake of whale-related foods as the first step in protecting the nation’s whaling culture.

The vibrant and dynamic street markets offer curious foodies a chance to feast on many delicacies, including deep-fried insects, the author writes.

Forest dwelling weaver ants are a common species in Cambodia, and often employed as a tasty addition to many traditional dishes like some sour soups, or prahok.

Written in a lyrical style, the novel takes the reader through the journey of its eponymous protagonist, eager to discover the path to enlightenment.

Government funded organisation bars publisher from month-long book fair that commemorates the International Mother Language Day over "political obscenity".

Monk Hiroaki Mitsuzawa said he was inspired by his thought of Buddhist teachings offering a way for people facing difficulties to begin moving forward.

Her book is a true story about a young woman who overcomes her struggles with society and becomes an inspiration to many.

The novel traverses several tumultuous historical events of China and depicts the Indonesian National Revolution and the Cultural Revolution.

Poet Kim Hye-soon, the first Asian woman to win the Griffin Poetry Prize, and Pulitzer-winning poet Forrest Gander will deliver the opening keynote speech of the event.

Unlike the clothing, jewellery and food stores that are jam-packed with crowds and bustling with transactions, customers rarely venture to the kiosks selling books.

For the author, the agonising thought of the millions who died – including his parents and his younger brother – was the most challenging part of writing the memoir.

However, while some businesses are able to shift their focus to cater to domestic travellers, others have found it difficult due to the nature of their services.

Among the exciting options at Gangwon Province are lure fishing, bare-handed fishing, sledding, trekking, skiing and, for the die-hard K-drama fans, Korean drama filming locations.

Few have explored Thailand's amazing inland, which includes one of the oldest evergreen rainforests in the world or magnificent Buddhist temples.

From February to December 2022, the country saw 2.65 million arrivals, of which 2.02 million were foreign tourists.

Most surveyed believed that travel was an inevitable part of life. In 2022, over half of them travelled twice in China and about 20 per cent travelled four times.

The Immigration Department reported issuing 2,574,435 international passports last year, a 25% increase compared with 2,006,208 issued in 2019.

China was Thailand’s biggest overseas tourism market before the pandemic, with around 11 million Chinese arrivals in 2019.

This comes after many businesses allowing their employees to early leave to return to their hometowns to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays.

Members of this Miao ethnic group are easy to recognise due to the hairstyles of their women, featuring a headpiece shaped like a pair of horns.

The landmark, covering a total area of 16 hectare, not only bears historic value but also attracts increasing attention for its unique architecture.

The artist says that when using a flexible pencil, the painter could erase it, but in the case of shadows and light painting things were more difficult.

For many Chinese-Indonesians, celebrations of the Lunar New Year center on gathering and giving back to family members.

For the sake of family legacy or business, many Chinese-Indonesians have decided to “find” their Chinese names through online services.

As a Lunar New Year approaches, residents are rushing to prepare for the biggest holiday of the year, an occasion for family and friends to meet up.

There are a host of theories to explain why the Vietnamese plumped for the cat.

"The recovery of the cultural industry in the post-pandemic era will accelerate and give rise to new vitality", said Professor Xiang Yong of Peking University.