SOUTH KOREAN CHEF ANH SUNG-JAE may have spent much of his growing up years in California, where his parents relocated after ...

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After 13 months, this marked the return of Kenny Omega to in-ring competition.

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These 72 micro-seasons make up the traditional Japanese calendar and provide a map of time that is a fascinating mixture of culture and nature. Curious? Click through and find out how the Japanese ...

This article discusses the final category: federal holidays that are religious in origin but are now seemingly celebrated secularly, with New Year’s Day as an excellent example of that.

The Chester Beatty unveiled its latest spotlight display, Zodiac Netsuke: Animals of the Japanese Zodiac in Miniature. This ...

With the art world’s frenetic calendar back in full swing after its annual late-December lull, Observer has rounded up a list ...

Maximize your 48 hours in the bustling capital of the Philippines with this itinerary that focuses on Filipino culture and ...

It has a distinct flavour and a soft, custard-like texture since it is made with eggs and a mixture of sweet fish paste or prawns. Its sweet flavour represents joy and success in the next year.

In traditional Japanese culture, kanreki celebrates a person’s 60th ... Kanreki roots itself after Japan adopted the Chinese zodiac calendar, which repeats every 60 years after cycling through 12 ...