Locally themed capsule toys spur charm of rediscovering niche areas in Japan
Featuring Urawa, Omiya and other cities, the capsule toys contain not only items related to famous places, but also themes close to the hearts of local people.
Culture
Porcelain sheds light on China’s history and culture
The streets of Little India will be lit for the celebrations from September 16 till November 13, featuring colourful lights and decorations revolving around the theme of dancing…
Discover bulgogi prepared three ways
Cooked on table-top charcoal grill, the soft and chewy texture of the juicy meat goes excellently with white rice.
Vietnamese bands told to ‘do your own thing’
Indie music, produced independently of record labels and marketing strategies, has brought new sounds to Vietnamese contemporary music and gained international attention.
Creating against the tide: Indonesia’s ethnic artists dare to push the bounds
In a country with strong religious underpinnings, Indonesian ethnic artists face unique challenges in pursuing their craft and preserving their cultures.
Early civilization unveiled
Located in Lixian county in Hunan province, the Jijiaocheng site has revealed a host of secrets about ancient China, including how early civilizations were formed.
Kare-kare ranks as 52nd best stew in the world
Taste Atlas, an extensive food guide website that compiles and ranks international food dishes, featured the traditional Filipino dish that received 4.3 stars out of 5 based on…
Mid-Autumn Festival masks
Learning the craft from their grandparents, Dang Huong Lan and Nguyen Van Hoa make brightly coloured artisanal masks using paper mache that are widely popular among children.
Ramen, ramyun, or ramyeon? Stories behind the popular instant noodles
Ramen, ramyeon or ramyun – one may ask: Why does it even matter? Some say it does so because to many Koreans, ramen and ramyeon are two different dishes.
Sencha vs matcha: Same roots, different paths
Ryokucha – a variation of the green tea –is widely drunk in Japan in everyday life, while Sencha-drinking developed into sencha-do (the way of sencha tea) and is less…