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A Japanese flotilla from Japan's coast guard is vigilant in defending the waters off the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands. (Al Jazeera English/Flickr)

2013: Sino-Japanese Relations on the Rocks

John Ciorciari argues that in 2013, economic concerns should take precedence over nationalism in the conflict over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. more
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta meets with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping prior to a meeting in Beijing on Sept. 19, 2012. (U.S. Secretary of Defense/Flickr)

After Year of Transitions in Northeast Asia, 2013 Needs to Be a Year of Leadership

With resurgent nationalism just one trend potentially threatening the region, the new leaders settling into office need to provide steady hands. more
A worker puts up a sign to bring in the new year ahead of Myanmar's first public New Year countdown celebration at the Myoma grounds in Yangon, Myanmar on December 31, 2012. (Soe Than WIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Photos of the Day: Asia Celebrates the Arrival of 2013

Amidst face paint, fireworks and festivities, countries around Asia rejoice at the beginning of a new year. more
Arif Lohar and his playful stage moves met with roars of approval from the audience at Asia Society New York on April 28, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

What Were the Five Most Watched Asia Society Videos in 2012?

What videos from Asia Society did you find most interesting in 2012? A look back at the five most watched videos from Asia Society on YouTube. From music to politics to robotics, our viewers' tastes ran the gamut. more
"Defend the Diaoyu Islands" reads this car window, recently glimpsed by the author in Beijing. (Chris Livaccari/Asia Society)

A Rock By Any Other Name: Asia's Premiere Language Game of 2012

What's in a name? Territorial disputes in the Pacific tap into an older tradition of organizing reality through naming. more

Asia Blog's Top Five Posts of 2012

The best Chinese restaurants in America, Oprah eating with her hands, and Obama's trip to Southeast Asia were among the most interesting topics to readers this year. more
Two people pause in front of twinkling Christmas lights in Tokyo, Japan on Decmeber 11, 2012. (lestaylorphoto/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: A Twinkling Constellation of Lights in Tokyo

Two people pause in front of twinkling Christmas lights in Tokyo, Japan on Decmeber 11, 2012. (lestaylorphoto/Flickr) more

Northeast Asia in 2013: New Beginnings, Old Challenges

Asia Society Associate Fellow Charles Armstrong discusses what all the political transitions of 2012 will mean for the upcoming year. more
A winter shot of the Tadami bridge, part of Hideyuki Katagiri's "Four Seasons of Oku Aizu" project. (Hideyuki Katagiri)

Photos: Japanese Photographer Captures Year-Round Beauty in 'Four Seasons' Project

Hideyuki Katagiri documents a mountainous area in rural Japan year-round for his "Four Seasons of Oku Aizu" project. more
Korean artist Psy (C) performs his worldwide hit "Gangnam Style" onstage at the MTV EMA's 2012 at Festhalle Frankfurt on November 11, 2012 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images for MTV)

2012: Psy, J-Lin Define Asian 'Zeitgeist' According to Google

"Gangnam Style" and Jeremy Lin sweep through Asia. We present the top searches in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. more