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Japan to raise price of tourist rail pass
Kyodo News, Published on 13/04/2026
» JR group companies will raise prices for its Japan Rail Pass, a ticket aimed at foreign tourists that allows unlimited travel on trains across Japan, including most shinkansen bullet train services.
Lost film by French cinema pioneer found in US attic
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» CULPEPER, United States - The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century -- shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations. No one knew a cinematic treasure was inside.
The power of fandom
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/04/2026
» In the K-pop and J-pop world, fan art refers to artwork created by fans based on characters inspired by singers and their songs. Seven artists, who are known for their fan art, were selected to officially showcase their artwork at the formal exhibition "The Power Of Fandom" on display at MMAD - MunMun Art Destination at Seacon Square Srinagarindra.
This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.
Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with visit
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2026
» TOKYO — Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's day with a brief visit to their high-profile superfan on Friday as they returned to the country they first toured more than half a century ago.
'House Of Fun' comes to all Mall Lifestores for Songkran
Life, Published on 09/04/2026
» "House Of Fun" is the concept for The Mall Lifestore Songkran Festival 2026, which will kick off tomorrow and run until Wednesday at all The Mall Lifestore branches -- Tha Phra, Ngamwongwan, Bangkae and Bangkapi.
The Speak Easy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2026
» As it marks its third anniversary, ZLB23, one of India’s most decorated cocktail destinations, ushers in a new chapter defined by dual ambition. The Kyoto-style speakeasy at The Leela Palace Bengaluru introduces a powerful expansion of its "Native" cocktail menu, where regional ingredients are blended with Indian heritage flavours. Simultaneously, the bar debuts The Theatre, a first-of-its-kind, seven-seat immersive cocktail experience where mixology is staged as performance.
Wave of nostalgia as 2000s TV makes a comeback
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» NEW YORK - In the early 2000s, television viewers first discovered "Malcolm in the Middle," the hilarious tale of a teenager trying to survive the antics of his dysfunctional family.
Le Café Louis Vuitton launches its new savoury offerings for summer
Life, Published on 08/04/2026
» Le Café Louis Vuitton at LV The Place Bangkok welcomes summer with the launch of its first savoury offerings, alongside a new seasonal dessert menu, available from April through June.
From relics to daily sanctuary: inside South Korea's museum boom
Kyodo News, Published on 06/04/2026
» On a crisp morning in Seoul, even before the exhibition halls officially open, a group of visitors stands in line outside the National Museum of Korea, a cultural institution that has recently changed from a traditional repository of ancient relics into a lively space for daily activities.