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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.
High-end urban tranquility
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/03/2026
» Since heading West via the Middle East seems a tad risky right now and with flight prices up in the air, it is time to go east.
Laufey lands in Bangkok after two-year wait
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/03/2026
» Pop-jazz sensation Laufey is set to make a highly anticipated return to Thailand with Laufey: A Matter Of Time Tour In Bangkok on May 31, 2026, at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.
An elegy to lost worlds
Life, Kenneth Barrett, Published on 28/03/2026
» A large, booming presence as bureau chief of the Associated Press in Bangkok for more than 30 years, a war reporter in Indochina before that, thrice president of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand, Denis Gray has through six turbulent decades occupied front row seats, and foxholes, to report on some of the most violent upheavals of our times.
'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
AFP, Published on 24/03/2026
» TOKYO — Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it is suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.
Cherry blossom season arrives in Tokyo, 5 days earlier than average year
Kyodo News, Published on 20/03/2026
» Cherry blossoms appeared on Thursday in central Tokyo, five days earlier than in the average year, the weather agency said.
From Edo to Edinburgh
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 14/03/2026
» The opera based on the long and industrious life of Japanese print master Katsushika Hokusai had its world premiere in Glasgow and travelled to Edinburgh for two consecutive nights last month. I braved the strong winds of the Edinburgh evening to watch The Great Wave at the Festival Theatre on its last day.
'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TOKYO — Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.
Panoramic views, neighbourhood eats and an easygoing stay
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/03/2026
» The problem with Tokyo, if there ever was one, is deciding which area of the city to stay in when visiting. My criteria is often based on the closeness to subway stations and Haneda airport.
Laufey to perform in Bangkok on May 31
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/03/2026
» Icelandic-Chinese singer, Laufey, will perform in Bangkok on May 31 at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, with tickets going on pre-sale for Visa cardholders on March 11-12 and general ticket sales from March 13 on Thai Ticket Major.