“I do not think enough information and advice is available in other languages for foreign visitors,” said Masaru Takayama, president of Kyoto-based Spirit of Japan Travel. “At the moment, things …
At the heart of the controversy is the appointment of Kim Hyung-seok, a history professor, as the new head of the Independence Hall of Korea, an institution dedicated to preserving …
Recorded and filmed as Ryuichi Sakamoto was dying of cancer, Opus – the Japanese film composer’s posthumous album and documentary of the same name – is clearly meant to be …
Girard was to spend the next few decades in the region, photographing the evolving landscapes of some of Asia’s largest cities – Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangkok – during the latter part …
“Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei” runs through September 1 at Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. T.KORODA Theaster Gates made his name with multimedia artistic research that freely combines a sociological and anthropological …
A high-end international art gallery has announced that it is closing its physical space in Hong Kong because of a change in client behaviour. Lévy Gorvy Dayan & Wei, which …
The 13th man to bear the name Danjuro Ichikawa – which has been passed down between generations of kabuki stars for over 300 years – he is a household name …
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Singapore is the world’s safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors such as crime, healthcare quality and risks of natural disasters, …
LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004. This time, he’ll be one of the stars …