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…
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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…
Food trends come and go, but food trends as a whole are here to stay
Maybe virality is another synonym for relatability. Sure, people fear missing out, but it’s also possible that trends start because some lucky netizen struck a chord by…
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…
Popular tourist destinations beckon Chuseok holidaymakers
For many people, the three-day holiday period is also a time to take a well-deserved break after all the familial duties have been performed and many well-known destinations…
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…
Pet humanisation’ trend playing a big role in expanding Thailand’s pet market
Pet owners today increasingly view their pets as family members, a concept known as "Pet Humanisation”. This has led to the idea of "petriarchy", where pets are seen as the…
Popular game takes aim at Xi’an history
Game elements have been added to an urban cultural route in Xi'an that includes its ancient city wall, Datang Everbright City, known for its Tang Dynasty architectural elements,…
Robot from popular anime franchise ready for fans to hop in and operate it
In a high-ceilinged warehouse, about a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line, sits the upper body of a massive robot from “Mobile Police…