Life
All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe
Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region
Sports
Indonesia's 'field of dreams': Youth tournament to pitch baseball to nation
Former Japan pro player spearheads project to spread sport in Southeast Asia
Sports
Pakistan Olympic winner trades homemade javelins for superstardom
First gold medallist in decades turns cricket-mad nation on its head
Life
Life in Myanmar's resistance-held areas
Snapshot of Tanintharyi shows how the fragile parallel administration is taking control in strongholds
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Life
Maratua beckons tourists seeking low-key alternative to Bali
Indonesian island expects rise in visitors after relocation of national capital
Life
India's women rugby players scrummage for a better future
Children of tea workers in one Indian village dominate the national team
International relations
North Korean restaurants in Laos fly under radar
No signs, but plenty of clues to connection with Pyongyang
Life
In India, comedy is no longer a funny business
Stand-up is booming, but performers face political pressure to self-censor
Environment
NIKKEI Film: Wooden skyscrapers in the city of the future
Designers dream of 'green' high-rise buildings surpassing 350 meters
Arts
Movie animates Murakami's portraits of empty lives
'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman' elevates celebrated author's genre fantasies
Life
Searching Japan's abandoned houses for the ultimate fixer-upper
Foreigners are preserving old architecture -- and even taking it home
Life
A rare female sake brewer makes her mark in Ishikawa
Miho Fujita joins sake industry's earthquake recovery push
Media & Entertainment
Germany's anime lovers go beyond cosplay with fan-made 'show acts'
Budding theater performance scene finds wider audience at expos and contests
Life
Mount Fuji photo row highlights Japan's overtourism crisis
Selfie mania blights scenic locations and triggers fierce debate about remedies
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Life
Asian birders race for species sightings
Competitions support avian conservation and habitat protection
Sports
South Korean soccer school abuse claims highlight changing attitudes
Intolerance of punishment in sports and entertainment grows as more speak out
Work
Toyota and Sony boost paternity leave as manufacturers play catch-up
Japan companies use temp workers, bonuses and seminars to encourage more time off
Life
Exploring Tokyo's landmark gardens
Hidden gems and old favorites connect one of the world's greatest metropolises to nature
Life
Western theme songs for Japanese anime 'Kaiju No. 8' break new ground
Tie-ups with U.S. and U.K. musicians prove successful for Japanese IP
Food & Beverage
Everybody loves ramen: Japanese cities vie to become noodle destinations
Local varieties offer a way to attract tourists who want something besides sushi
Life
Revisiting Vietnam's past through my parents' eyes
Novelist witnesses the power of perseverance and family on a poignant homecoming trip
Life
Exploring Bhutan's hidden valleys and nature trails
Weeklong visit reveals a largely unknown Buddhist kingdom
Sports
First Japanese-style 'ekiden' relay race in U.K. kicks off
Symbol of Japanese culture spreads across Europe