Check Out These Massive Straw Art Sculptures on Japan’s Honshu Island
Art students are giving leftover rice wara a second life
Over 130 Factories Get New Lives as Tourist Destinations in Taiwan
From glassblowing to ribbon weaving, baking to soap making, the island offers innovative tourism attractions for every type of visitor
These Massive Land Art Constructions Are Actually Ancient Fishing Weirs
Stone tidal traps were built off the coast of Taiwan as early as the Qing Dynasty
Why North Korea Needs an Enemy Like America to Survive
The nation’s complicated history hinges on three words that explain the totalitarian regime’s behavior
No Wonder Lord of the Rings’ Middle-Earth Was Filmed Here
For 18 months, the cast and crew of the Lord of the Rings trilogy filmed their scenes across the tiny island of New Zealand
Why Mount Fuji Endures As a Powerful Force in Japan
Not even crowds and the threat of an eruption can dampen the eternally mysterious volcano
Nine Places to Enjoy Naturally Green Waters This St. Patrick’s Day
Leave the dye behind—these watery wonderlands are 100 percent natural
Can Ancient Techniques Make Modern Wine Better?
A new generation of wineries are going to painstaking lengths to acquire hundreds of historic clay karases
Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal
One of the world’s greatest memorials to love remains a place of mystery
Meet the Michelin-Starred Chef Pushing the Limits of Vegetarian Cuisine in China
Master chef Tony Lu discusses China’s changing tastes and his own innovative approach to ‘Vegetarian Fusion’
You’ve Been Slurping Ramen All Wrong
In Japan, ramen is a culinary touchstone that goes way beyond food
Why the Japanese Eat Cake For Christmas
A tradition beginning in war and ending in cake
This Isolated Australian Region Is Home to Over 100 Wineries
An Australian wine region with epic surfing beaches, a welcoming vibe and standout Cabernets and Chardonnays
The Burmese Monument That Appears to Defy Gravity
On the peak of Mount Kyaiktiyo is a mind-bending Buddhist monument: a 25-foot rock that balances precariously on the edge of a cliff
Japan’s Most Mouthwatering Dishes Are Made of Plastic
Discover sampuru, the art of mind-blowingly realistic fake food
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These Eclectic Images Reveal Taiwan’s Many Moods
A highlight from our photo contest: Local photographer Yingting Shih captures surprising and unique moments in his travels
Japan Is Getting “Invisible” Trains That Blend into the Landscape
Admiring the scenery just got even better
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