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A Birupaku sign on the stairway, right outside Masatoyo Knives, indicates tourist lodgings. Photo: Jonathan Vit

Travel & Leisure

Shizuoka, in Japan, needs more tourists. How does it attract them?

For tourists tired of cities like Tokyo or Osaka, Shizuoka offers a quieter experience of Japanese culture. But how can it market itself?

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‘I am a wild card’: James Taylor-Foster on being Para Site’s new director

Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another is best picture, Michael B. Jordan best actor

Arts

They were both couriers. One wrote a bestselling book, the other made a film

I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan and videographer Kong Yiu-wing talk about making art out of hard, blue-collar labour.

I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan (left) and Hong Kong food delivery driver and filmmaker Kong Yiu-wing meet in Hong Kong before Hu’s speech at the 2026 Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Photo: Jonathan Wong
I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan (left) and Hong Kong food delivery driver and filmmaker Kong Yiu-wing meet in Hong Kong before Hu’s speech at the 2026 Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Travel & Leisure

How the KPop Demon Hunters travel trend is shaking up ‘Korean wave’ tourism

While previous ‘hallyu’-driven tourist waves focused on K-pop culture, KPop Demon Hunters fans are embracing Korean culture on another level.

Gadgets

Why are people in Los Angeles filming themselves doing housework?

Gig workers in Los Angeles are earning extra cash through video capture, filming themselves performing chores to teach AI and robots.

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Entertainment

How Herman Yau transitioned from gory cult films to action blockbusters

Once known for Category III shockers such as Ebola Syndrome, Herman Yau has become the go-to director for action blockbusters.

Hong Kong filmmaker Herman Yau. We examine the Hong Kong director’s journey from cult horror films to action blockbusters. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong filmmaker Herman Yau. We examine the Hong Kong director’s journey from cult horror films to action blockbusters. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Health & Wellness

Luxury traditional Chinese medicine treatments are finding fans in Hong Kong

TCM treatments at Upper House, Island Shangri-La and Yun Wellness ranging from acupuncture to massage are appealing to younger generations.

Entertainment

Horrible stuff, some fun, then awful again: Christina Applegate’s life story

American actress Christina Applegate opens up about abuse, trauma and living with multiple sclerosis as she releases her memoir.

Travel & Leisure

That lei you got in Hawaii? The orchids probably came from Thailand

Hawaiian lei are often made with Thai orchids. Now, lawmakers are pushing for a restriction on imported flowers – which could drive costs up.

A woman wears a lei, a traditional floral adornment given to welcome visitors, celebrate milestones or honor someone’s achievements. Hawaiian lei are often made with imported flowers, sparking debate on supporting local growers to preserve their cultural significance. Photo: Getty Images

K-drama

Profile | Who is Seo In-guk, star of Netflix K-drama Boyfriend on Demand?

From his musical beginnings to his breakout role in Reply 1997 to his turn in Boyfriend on Demand, Seo In-guk stands out for his versatility.

Korean singer-turned-actor Seo In-guk recently starred in the K-drama series Boyfriend on Demand. Photo: Ji Sang Chung/Netflix
Korean singer-turned-actor Seo In-guk recently starred in the K-drama series Boyfriend on Demand. Photo: Ji Sang Chung/Netflix

China Economy

Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air

China has continually expanded its visa-free policies in recent years. Here is a breakdown of the latest rules.

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Health & Wellness

These new at-home tests let women get insights into their reproductive health

A Singapore-based start-up offers a hormone testing kit for perimenopausal women, while a German one gives insights based on menstrual blood.

Health & Wellness

How a multivitamin a day could help keep you biologically younger

A study that examined tiny changes in DNA suggests that taking multivitamins daily can slow biological ageing.

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A recent study of multivitamins and biological ageing points to a reduction of that ageing by about four months after two years of taking daily multivitamins. Photo: Shutterstock

Entertainment

Scarpetta stars Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis open up on new crime series

The Oscar winners produced and star in the new mystery crime series based on Patricia Cornwell’s popular books.

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Nicole Kidman attends the New York premiere of Prime Video’s Scarpetta at Regal Union Square on March 3, 2026. She plays the titular character Dr Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist who solves complex murders. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Nicole Kidman attends the New York premiere of Prime Video’s Scarpetta at Regal Union Square on March 3, 2026. She plays the titular character Dr Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist who solves complex murders. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Entertainment

Profile | From TVB queen to YouTube star, how Carol ‘Dodo’ Cheng does it all

Hong Kong icon Carol “Dodo” Cheng has worn many hats – actor, television host, content creator – continually reinventing herself across five decades.

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Entertainment

Sinners vs One Battle After Another - who will take best film at the Oscars?

Many categories at the coming Academy Awards are hard to predict, but there are some firm favourites for best picture, actor and actress.

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Health & Wellness

The early signs of dementia you need to look for in loved ones and yourself

Verbal tests don’t always pick up Alzheimer’s disease. Falls, problems swallowing, bladder issues and other symptoms can be better signs.

Elderly people choking on food. Photo: Shutterstock
Elderly people choking on food. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

Told she might only have 5 years left, she lost 40kg and transformed her life

At 49, Shyy Sachdev was a 100kg obese chain smoker with high blood pressure and cholesterol. Today, she is a fitness influencer.

K-drama

Still Shining: Park Jin-young, Kim Min-ju in slow-burn romance K-drama

Starring Got7’s Park Jin-young and ex-Iz*one member Kim Min-ju, Still Shining is an appealing concept but is yet to reward viewers’ patience.

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Arts

Review | Stunning beauty and power in Hong Kong performance of Caravaggio

Roberto Bolle dazzled among a cast of seasoned and upcoming stars in this ballet about Caravaggio’s art and violent life.

Roberto Bolle and Maria Khoreva dance in a previous performance of Caravaggio in Europe. The Hong Kong show was part of the programme for the 2026 Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: Dennis Cursio
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Foot binding in China: tales from Yunnan women who underwent the practice

Foot binding in China: tales from Yunnan women who underwent the practice

Foot binding may seem abhorrent today but the resulting deformity once conveyed privilege and status, say some of the women who experienced the pain firsthand. 

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Wang Zhenxi, aka Teacher Wang, is a mistress dispeller based in Luoyang, Henan province. Photo: courtesy Mistress Dispeller

This Hong Kong-raised director makes films about outsiders – as she’s one too

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Cattle at Mayura Station, located on the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Photo: courtesy Mayura Station

Can Cadbury chocolate-fed Wagyu outshine Japan’s finest beef?

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Max Levy (left) is one of the talents due to take up a residency at Chef’s Room. Photo: courtesy Chef’s Room

Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong and Macau, March 8-14

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Children show off their skills at the Pok Fu Lam Public Riding School in Hong Kong in 1987. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: horse play in Hong Kong, from the 1970s to the 2000s

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The Teng Hoi at anchor in the Goto Islands. Photo: Cameron Dueck

The quiet Japanese islands where Christians once hid their religion

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Can a new kind of hotel save Japan’s dying towns?

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Why the crunch-ridden anime industry rejects AI as a lifeline

Despite the Japanese anime industry being valued at a whopping 3.8 trillion yen (US$24.3 billion), most animators work 10-hour days earning only 700 yen (US$4.50) per hour.
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Pokemon turns 30

Created in 1996 as a Game Boy video game, the multibillion-dollar franchise now boasts a range of anime series, merchandise and trading card products.
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