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Ghibli fans flock to rural Australian bakery
Published on 17/02/2019
» ROSS, Australia: A bakery in a tiny, rural town in northeast Tasmania has become an unlikely pilgrimage site for Japanese tourists and Studio Ghibli animation fans alike.
Green Book beats the Oscars odds
Life, Published on 26/02/2019
» Green Book, about a white chauffeur and his black client in segregation-era America, won best picture at the Academy Awards, overcoming mixed critical notices and a series of awards-season setbacks. By backing Green Book voters slowed the ascendancy of Netflix, which had been pushing a competing nominee Roma.
Hello Kitty to make Hollywood debut in Warner Bros film
Published on 06/03/2019
» TOKYO: For the first time in her 45-year history, the world's most beloved feline character Hello Kitty is headed for her Hollywood debut.
Five ideas for celebrating Christmas and New Year in Bangkok
Published on 21/12/2018
» Two of the city’s top hotels offer festive atmosphere, fine food, and parties with a view.
A gift they’ll remember: celebrate Christmas or New Year by the sea
Published on 21/12/2018
» If you’re still looking for a unique holiday gift, may we suggest one you won’t find on any shopping list? Take your loved ones to celebrate Christmas or New Year’s in Pattaya, Hua Hin, Samui or Krabi. You’ll find a luxury Centara Grand beach resort in each of these places, glittering with colorful lights, Christmas trees and seasonal decorations. Their fine international kitchens will be cooking traditional holiday dishes; the pastry chefs baking Christmas cookies and sweets.
Phuket Yacht Show back with a splash
Life, Published on 27/12/2018
» Thousands of visitors from around the world are expected to attend the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina, the host venue of the famous Phuket Yacht Show, which will run from Jan 4-7.
Cafe opens with robot waiters in Tokyo
Published on 26/11/2018
» TOKYO: A cafe featuring robot waiters remotely controlled from home by people with severe physical disabilities opened on Monday in Tokyo.
Tokyo Marathon entry fee to jump 50% to cover security cost
Published on 06/12/2018
» TOKYO: The entry fee for runners in the Tokyo Marathon will jump 50% from 2020 to cover the cost of increased security, organisers said on Thursday.
K-pop group BTS's agent apologises for A-bomb shirt
Published on 14/11/2018
» TOKYO: A talent agency that handles K-pop group BTS on Tuesday apologised over one of its members wearing an offensive T-shirt depicting an atomic bomb exploding over Japan and others wearing hats with the Nazi guard insignia.