Posters of the time
Posters were widely used in Vietnam throughout history. These propaganda paintings have made big contributions to the Vietnamese people’s cause of building and protecting the…
Culture
Japan’s sake breweries enter digital era with production aid
Mizutani Shuzo is among the growing number of sake breweries using a digital tool developed by the Nagoya Regional Taxation Bureau to automatically calculate the degree of…
Rainy season: A Cambodian celebration of nature’s bounty
The rainy season breathes life into Cambodia’s rivers, lakes and farmlands. The essence of Khmer food is deeply tied to its ingredients, among which, the most prized ones are…
Hong Kong to celebrate National Day with more than 400 events
As this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, "75" will feature in several activities. For example, 75 teams of civil servants will…
Calories that stalk the Chuseok table
While food is an essential part of Korea's main traditional holidays, it is important to note that these savory dishes are often high in calories. In fact, most of these…
Giant kites fill the sky of Klebang on Malaysia Day
Melaka's Friends of Kite Association president Allex Seah Shoo Chin said 85 participants including kite enthusiasts from Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and…
Yuzuru Hanyu skates to support Noto Peninsula earthquake recovery efforts
The event was held to support recovery efforts following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and was sponsored by companies such as NTT Docomo Inc., Hanyu captivated invited elementary…
Mooncake sales in China frosty ahead of fall holidays, as sluggish economy takes its toll
The mooncake’s struggle is also due to a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown by the Chinese government, which has been tightening rules for expensive gifts.
Kura Sushi unveils Osaka-Kansai Expo restaurant layout; has 135m-long conveyor-belt food lane
The restaurant will demonstrate how the fisheries industry should become sustainable by using advanced technologies and promote the conveyor-belt sushi service that originated in…
Mongolian writer says youngsters, middle-aged ones lack knowledge of nomadic traditions
Many traditional practices surrounding nomadic lifestyles have been forgotten over time. For instance, there was once a belief that if moved on dog day, people would fall ill the…