A monk named Xuanzang walked thousands of miles through deserts, bandit territory, collapsing kingdoms, and “dragon-filled rivers” to reach India — then brought home 657 Sanskrit texts that reshaped ...

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Japan has issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast. Damage and injuries weren’t immediately clear. Friday’s quake followed a 7.5 ...

Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese philosophy that values simplicity, ageing, and natural charm. Find out how this aesthetic can ...

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A surge of bear attacks in Japan has sparked alarm, with some hunters saying the situation is reaching emergency levels ...

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Rintaro Ukon used a combination of ultra‑wide precision, 61MP detail and meticulous grading to make one of Japan’s most ...

Asian shares are higher, tracking Wall Street's rise to records despite a sell-off for Oracle as worries persist about a ...

A prominent senior social activist, Khun Chainarong Setthachua, posted on Facebook yesterday asking: "...Why is Thai civil ...

The six gold medals secured at SEA Games 33 not only ensured Vietnam retained top spot in karate, but also completed an ...