Tourism to Japan has been booming since pandemic-era border restrictions were lifted, and the government has been working hard to boost visitor numbers.
In the second instalment of CNA Lifestyle’s Collectors Club series, accessories enthusiast Angie Chen shares the stories behind her jewellery collection, and offer tips on how to start yours.
As you might expect from a major railway hub for one of the country’s most visited cities, Kyoto Station is filled with souvenir stores. From sweets to miscellaneous goods, there’s such a wide selection on offer you’d think they have all the main products from Kyoto in stock, so when our reporter Udonko was planning a trip...
Eruptions from an undersea volcano have apparently created an islet in the Ogasawara island chain more than 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, officials said.
Amid a shortage of physicians and the second-lowest doctor-to-population ratio among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries, South Korean doctors have seen a substantial increase in their income, making them some of the highest earners in the medical field across surveyed OECD nations. The Korean...
Official obituary of former leader, who died in Shanghai on Friday, hails his contributions to the economy, belt and road, poverty relief and his support for President Xi Jinping.
Employees got the weight of each Sumo wrestler from the Nihon Sumo Kyokai website and discovered that both JL659 and JL2465 on the 12th would be off weight and balance. [...]...
damn how much weight was there to warrant an additional flight? I guess they also had to take into account placement of each passenger to avoid balance issues
Prediction by the Institute of Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences that China’s economy will grow by 5.1 per cent in the fourth quarter would ensure meeting Beijing’s annual growth target for 2023 of around 5 per cent.
Price increase rates of about 80 percent of restaurant menus exceeded the price increase rate of a market basket of consumer goods in September, according to data on Monday. According to Statistics Korea, the consumer price index, which functions as an economic metric for the price of a weighted average market basket of consumer...
An astonishing 300,000 people congregated at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Sunday morning to cerebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a spectacular event that marked a nationwide outpouring of jubilation.During
HANGZHOU, China -- South Korean athletes competing at the 19th Asian Games here in China celebrated one of the country's biggest holidays, Chuseok, with a slew of medals Friday. Freestyle swimmer Kim Woo-min became the country's first triple gold medalist in Hangzhou on Friday by winning the men's 400m title. It was one of four...
South Korean women's badminton team on Sunday defeated China to win the gold medal at the 19th Asian Game, ending nearly three decades of title drought that persisted since 1994. In the team competition finals held at the Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China, the Koreans shut out their finals opponents 3-0. The champion of the...
Japan sees record 3 million foreigners in March, as tourists cash in on low yen (www.scmp.com)
Tourism to Japan has been booming since pandemic-era border restrictions were lifted, and the government has been working hard to boost visitor numbers.
Chen Taiji Hidden Punch Application (www.youtube.com)
Exploring the hidden punch and some applications on different ranges and situations.#kungfu #taijiquan #martialarts
Spicy Potato Noodles - LookCatchu (lookcatchu.com)
These 2-ingredient Spicy Potato Noodles are thick, chewy, and tossed in a chili oil sauce for maximum slurp. Gluten-free and full of flavour.
Two of China’s bubble tea giants are gearing up for IPOs | CNN Business (edition.cnn.com)
Two of China’s most popular bubble tea brands are preparing to go public.
Chinese Lion Dances: What Is It and What Does It Symbolize? (www.chinahighlights.com)
Lion Dance is a form of traditional Chinese dance performed on joyous festivals, such as Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) for good luck.
From costume jewellery to great grandma’s earrings: The collector with an obsession for unusual accessories (cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com)
In the second instalment of CNA Lifestyle’s Collectors Club series, accessories enthusiast Angie Chen shares the stories behind her jewellery collection, and offer tips on how to start yours.
Our search for Kyoto Station’s cheapest souvenir reveals a surprisingly sweet find (soranews24.com)
As you might expect from a major railway hub for one of the country’s most visited cities, Kyoto Station is filled with souvenir stores. From sweets to miscellaneous goods, there’s such a wide selection on offer you’d think they have all the main products from Kyoto in stock, so when our reporter Udonko was planning a trip...
New isle emerges in Ogasawara chain after volcano erupts | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis (www.asahi.com)
Eruptions from an undersea volcano have apparently created an islet in the Ogasawara island chain more than 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, officials said.
Korean doctors see income surge amid intensifying physician shortage (www.koreaherald.com)
Amid a shortage of physicians and the second-lowest doctor-to-population ratio among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries, South Korean doctors have seen a substantial increase in their income, making them some of the highest earners in the medical field across surveyed OECD nations. The Korean...
300-year-old Tokyo comb company sells 30,000-yen wooden hair combs—Are they worth it? (soranews24.com)
And if you’d rather have a 60,000-yen comb, this Asakusa shop has some of those too.
China’s Communist Party mourns Li Keqiang’s death, praises achievements (www.scmp.com)
Official obituary of former leader, who died in Shanghai on Friday, hails his contributions to the economy, belt and road, poverty relief and his support for President Xi Jinping.
J-Rock Star Atsushi Sakurai Dead at 57 (themessenger.com)
Buck-Tick vocalist Atsushi Sakurai died on Oct. 19 after he was rushed to the hospital following a brain hemorrhage
2023 BajiShu Europe Bajiquan Seminar Highlights 八極塾歐洲場八極拳講座剪輯 (www.youtube.com)
Ultra-retro cafe in Tokyo is like a hidden hideout, serves up cheap breakfasts with great coffee (soranews24.com)
Step back in time at this old-school Japanese kissaten.
JAL operated unscheduled flight for Sumo wrestlers (www.flyertalk.com)
Employees got the weight of each Sumo wrestler from the Nihon Sumo Kyokai website and discovered that both JL659 and JL2465 on the 12th would be off weight and balance. [...]...
China to hit 2023 economic growth target, more needed for long-term stability (www.scmp.com)
Prediction by the Institute of Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences that China’s economy will grow by 5.1 per cent in the fourth quarter would ensure meeting Beijing’s annual growth target for 2023 of around 5 per cent.
Prices for dining out soar beyond inflation (www.koreaherald.com)
Price increase rates of about 80 percent of restaurant menus exceeded the price increase rate of a market basket of consumer goods in September, according to data on Monday. According to Statistics Korea, the consumer price index, which functions as an economic metric for the price of a weighted average market basket of consumer...
Nagoya bans walking on escalators via ordinance to change public mindset - The Mainichi (mainichi.jp)
NAGOYA -- Officials in this central Japan city say they want to change people's habits and mindset through a recently established ordinance banning pe
The Story of Bagua Zhang (youtube.com)
People across China celebrate National Day in unique long vacation (news.cgtn.com)
An astonishing 300,000 people congregated at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Sunday morning to cerebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a spectacular event that marked a nationwide outpouring of jubilation.During
Swimmer, gamers celebrate Chuseok with gold medals (www.koreaherald.com)
HANGZHOU, China -- South Korean athletes competing at the 19th Asian Games here in China celebrated one of the country's biggest holidays, Chuseok, with a slew of medals Friday. Freestyle swimmer Kim Woo-min became the country's first triple gold medalist in Hangzhou on Friday by winning the men's 400m title. It was one of four...
S. Korea wins gold in women's badminton, 1st since 1994 (www.koreaherald.com)
South Korean women's badminton team on Sunday defeated China to win the gold medal at the 19th Asian Game, ending nearly three decades of title drought that persisted since 1994. In the team competition finals held at the Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China, the Koreans shut out their finals opponents 3-0. The champion of the...
Ceremony marks 110 years of women at Japan universities (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Princess Kako attended a ceremony on Saturday marking 110 years of women attending universities in Japan....
Asian Games 2023: Overall medal table - complete list (olympics.com)
Find out the medal standings from the 19th Asian Games, which are held in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China from 23 September to 8 October.