Culture
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10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day
When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits centre…
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Crazy Rich Asians: Why it was a flop in China
Frankie Huang could not hide her excitement when she heard that Hollywood blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians was going to be screened in…
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Japan’s Princess Ayako weds commoner Kei Moriya in ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
Princess Ayako, the youngest daughter of Emperor Akihito’s late cousin, wed commoner Kei Moriya at a ceremony Monday at Meiji…
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Wish you weren’t here – The backlash against overtourism
Ever since the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, locals have complained that Venice, its former capital, is being…
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Nasi goreng, sate ayam evoke childhood memories in Obama
Fried rice and chicken satay are the two traditional Indonesian dishes Barack Obama enjoys eating during his stay in Yogyakarta.…
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Why Jet Li said Yes to Mulan
Martial arts hero Jet Li had to concede defeat after a verbal duel with his daughter. The 15-year-old had asked…
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Sarawakian Beats 11 Other Contestants, Wins Miss World Malaysia 2018
Sarawakian lass, Larissa Ping, was crowned Miss World Malaysia 2018 after beating 11 other contestants in the final rounds here…
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Japanese Farmers Plant Creepy Mannequin Heads In Their Fields. Why?
If you’re traveling around Japan’s countryside in late summer, don’t be alarmed if you see a bunch of creepy mannequin…
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Police Are Tracking Down Japanese Tattoo Artists
In April 2015, five police detectives raided Taiki Masuda’s tattoo studio in the Japanese prefecture of Osaka. He was accused…
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Locals In Pingxi, Taiwan Send Their Wishes On Sky Lanterns
When bandits often ravaged towns, the practice of lighting sky lanterns grew more widespread in the mid-19th century. “These were…
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