A former flight attendant from South Korea who slipped and fell in the street, badly injuring her head, had to have part of her skull removed causing her to lose language skills.
An all-female martial arts ensemble in China has made a significant impact on the traditional combat style since its inception in early May.
Jensen Huang, the boss of pioneering tech firm Nvidia, has sparked a social media frenzy by signing his autograph on the tight-fitting top of a woman at an expo in Taiwan.
A three-year-old Chinese girl who offers moments of wisdom has garnered nearly 5 million followers on mainland social media and prompted a debate about child-rearing in the country.
Japan has a long tradition of removing body hair, now it is the societal norm and hirsuteness that can evoke feelings of shame and disgust – even among the young.
A lauded Chinese scientist who has attracted a great deal of attention for his uncanny resemblance to a good-looking actor has dismissed the plaudits as insignificant.
A self-styled Chinese education expert with a punitive style of teaching has been called a bully and out of step with modern approaches to learning and parenting.
A Primary Three pupil in China ended up with a ruptured spleen after his father threw a pomegranate at him in frustration during a home tutoring session.
A DJ from South Korea, who wears monk’s robes and incorporates Buddhist elements into his sets, has caused upset among devotees of the religion.
In the wake of a crackdown on traditional celebrities, the Chinese government has turned its attention to online celebrities. The Post examines three of the best-known who have fallen foul of regulators.
In his book “Fermentation is Power”, Japanese expert Takeo Koizumi measures food odour intensity, and lists the planet’s most pungent specialities.
A pair of dogs in China have had their coats artificially coloured to resemble pandas so that a zoo can attract more visitors, sparking accusations of animal cruelty.
Takeru Kobayashi, who was famous for consuming vast amounts of food in single sittings in competitions around the world, has given up because he can no longer experience hunger.
A celebrated Chinese film producer is about to become a father for the fifth time, but it is the 30-year age gap between him and his wife which has sparked debate.
A teenage boy in China went viral after he posted a video begging his father to be a better husband nearly three weeks after the man had left home following an argument.
A man in China who built a large online following by documenting his battle with cancer has died at the age of 43.
A fourth generation acrobat from China, who has been thrilling US NBA audiences with her acrobatics and juggling skills for decades, says she has no intention of retiring.
Caring for giant pandas might seem like a wonderful job, but it is not without its risks, as one keeper discovered when she was ploughed into by two of the creatures recently.
A woman in has been detained and accused of hiding her father’s corpse for years to collect his military pension.
A woman in China whose mother was suffering from cancer, discovered the elderly woman had spent all her money on a fake product after an influencer claimed it could cure the illness.
China’s first publicly recognised transgender woman, Jin Xing, has remarried the love of her life 18 years after they were forced to split for the sake of their children.
A new event held recently in Japan, which explored death and funerals with the aim of making them less disturbing, followed similar traditions across Asia.
An online influencer in China has been caught up in the hunt for a fugitive from a murder in 2006 after fans noticed he resembled the suspect and reported him to the police.
The idea of solar terms, such as “guyu” – grain rain – dates back to the Shang dynasty 3,600 years ago and was created by inhabitants near the Yellow River to optimise agricultural production.
Young adults in China are increasingly seeking moments of control over their lives by staging small acts of resistance they call “emotional theft”.
A strange new twist on a classic Japanese snack, which involves the underarm sweat of the women who prepare it, is being proudly promoted in some high-end establishments.
Gaming cafes in China have been told by the authorities to change the way they do business after offering services that are disrespectful to women.
A woman in China who was upset after a drunken argument with her family, stormed out with her pet dog in tow, which later lead police to where she was attempting suicide.
Filial piety has been at the core of China’s elderly care system for centuries, but as society rapidly changes, new avenues are being explored to help make sure the country’s elderly are taken care of in their twilight years.
A wealthy man in China who turned his back on business to become a Buddhist monk has given sanctuary to hundreds of single mothers and abandoned children.
