Hong Kong Is Giving Away 500,000 Free Plane Tickets
The government hopes to boost tourism in the wake of the pandemic and civil unrest
The Sake Master Who Bucks Ancient Tradition—in America
The ancient Japanese art of brewing a fragrant alcoholic drink from rice is being reinterpreted by Atsuo Sakurai in an unlikely setting
The Centuries-Old Sport of Karate Finally Gets Its Due at the Olympics
With the games set for Japan, the martial art will at last debut at next month’s competition
What Japan’s Wild Snow Monkeys Can Teach Us About Animal Culture
Scientists have been studying the primates at some of the nation’s hot springs, and what they have learned about evolution is astonishing
The Way of the Shogun
Looking for the soul of modern Japan on an ancient road once traveled by poets and samurai
The Hidden City of Myanmar
The ancient kingdom of Mrauk U welcomed Buddhists and Muslims. Now efforts to uncover its mysteries are threatened by ethnic hostilities
The Best Places Around the World to See Bats (by the Millions)
Bat tourism might sound creepy, but it may be the best way to help bat conservation around the world
Telling the History of the U.S. Through Its Territories
In “How to Hide an Empire,” Daniel Immerwahr explores America far beyond the borders of the Lower 48
An 800-Year-Old Shipwreck Helps Archaeologists Piece Together Asia’s Maritime Trade
A new date for the Java Sea shipwreck could shed light on the politics of Chinese trade routes
When Albert Einstein Visited Japan
As he traveled through Asia, including a trip to Palestine, the brilliant scientist discovered much he didn’t understand
These Unique Buildings in India Just Won the Biggest Award in Architecture
The 90-year-old is the first Indian architect to win the Pritzker Prize
A Brief History of Khash, Armenia’s Love-It-or-Hate-It Hangover Cure (Recipe)
Cow foot soup: It’s what’s for breakfast
This World Heritage Site in Japan Is One of the Snowiest Places on the Planet
And you thought Boston got a lot of snow
What’s an Ancient Roman Temple Doing in Armenia?
Shrouded in mystery, the Temple of Garni offers a rare glimpse into pre-Christian Caucasia
1968: The Year That Shattered America
The Ashram Where the Beatles Sought Enlightenment
Beach Boys singer Mike Love recalls what it was like to be at the Indian locale, which remains a destination for fans of music and meditation
How Mobile Wine-Tasting Rooms Could Revolutionize Armenian Wine Country
“Wine Cubes” will be popping up on Armenian vineyards—and building up the country’s enotourism industry
Inside Taiwan’s Craft Beer Renaissance
Once a state-run industry, beer-making in Taiwan is blending globally-minded brewing with local flavors
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