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Everyone’s heard of Taiwan; everyone’s heard of Taipei … but Taichung?

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Sporting a pair of jeans and sneakers, Japan's prime minister ditched his usually solemn demeanour for a fashion show to tout a "cute, lively and cool" Japan. Surrounded on stage by members of an ...

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Designer Maiko Kurogouchi continued her exploration of shapes, taking cues from exquisite Japanese lacquerware, mochi and even contact lenses.

Jisoo started her fan meeting tours around South Asian countries like the Phillippines, Thailand, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

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Japan is an alluring destination because of its many juxtapositions. Neon skyscrapers tower over Shinto shrines, and salarymen ride the train next to Harajuku girls. The Land of the Rising Sun ...

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