Asia
Like in Netflix Show ‘Old Enough!,’ I Went Shopping Alone as a Kid in Japan
I wasn’t allowed to do the same once I was back home in New York.
This Cafe Won’t Let Me Leave Until I’ve Finished Writing This Article
In this small brick-walled cafe, I was in a race against time—and myself.
Yuleum Is Korean Hip-Hop’s Next Big Thing. He’s 12 Years Old.
Hip-hop used to be underground in South Korea, now kids are dreaming of making it big as rappers.
The Anxiety of Still Being Single in My Late 20s
I feel like I’m in a race to live my life, a race where I’m already lagging behind.
In Japan’s Oscar-Nominated ‘Drive My Car,’ Silence Is the Loudest Character
Clocking in at just under three hours, Best Picture nominee “Drive My Car” is a medley of roaring silence and quiet exchanges.
What It’s Like to Be Nonbinary in the Philippines
“The society that we have here—that is still heavily conservative—makes me feel like a misfit.”
Taliban Fighters Are Conducting Door-to-Door House Searches Across Afghanistan
The EU ambassador to Afghanistan warned, “Despite Putin’s war, we are watching you.”
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Studio Ghibli
Navigating Hayao Miyazaki’s world can be overwhelming, but we got you covered.
BIBI Is Following K-Pop’s Success, but Charting Her Own Path
The South Korean singer-songwriter is living the best of both the underground and pop scenes.
We Asked Men Who Make Their Vehicles Really Loud: Why?
Many of them are now ashamed of their loud past.
Why K-Pop Fans Are Buying, Trading, and Selling Photos of Their Idols
Here’s a closer look at the K-pop photocard phenomenon.
The Fan Translators Behind K-Pop’s Worldwide Success
Next time you read translations, you know who to thank.