Revered Japanophile Donald Richie Passes Away in Tokyo
Earlier this week, the world lost a great writer and expert on Japan. His name was Donald Richie, aged 88, an American who lived in Japan for over fifty years, …
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The Divergent Paths of India and China
Comparisons are always odious but cannot be avoided. Up until a few years ago India was a challenger to China. Today, while India’s growth report card stinks, China brings a …
Read MoreOne Billion Rising- But a Long Way to Go for India
The One Billion Dance celebration on the Valentine’s Day reiterated the need for making the world a safer place for women. But how can this cry for help be turned …
Read MoreCounter Offers: the Devil in Disguise
I am sure you must have gone through a similar situation, where the moment you hand over your resignation or you speak to your boss regarding a better opportunity waiting …
Read MoreChina’s Burning Nearly as Much Coal as Rest of World Combined
Pollution levels in China have reached an all-time high. If you live in China, it certainly was not necessary for you to have viewed the dramatic images taken by NASA’s …
Read MoreMalaysia and Singapore Plan High-Speed Rail Connection
Close neighbours Singapore and Malaysia have confirmed that plans are underway to build a high-speed rail link between the two countries. Projected to be completed in 2020, the project will …
Read MoreA Hidden Gem for Asian Food Loving Epicurists
If you’re a an avid cook and love to recreate your favourite Asian cuisine at home, you’ll know that sourcing ingredients in the UK can sometimes be a bit of …
Read MoreCrisis on the Sushi Belt as Bluefin Numbers Plummet
Prompted by an annual auction in Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market, bluefin tuna recently became the most expensive fish in the world. After extensive bidding wars for the delicacy, a 222kg …
Read MoreFilm Review: Reign of Assassins
A martial arts film that is simultaneously formulaic and original, Reign of Assassins (Jianyu) is finally released in the UK after a two and a half year wait. I first …
Read MoreWhat’s in your food? Smart Kitchen!
In the midst of the horse and donkey meat scandal that has Britains rethinking their dependence on convenience food, Japan may have come up with a more palatable solution. Japanese …
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