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"Kyrgyz wedding, part 8." (Evgeni Zotov/Flickr)

For Accordion Awareness Month, You Should Watch These Videos From Asia

We pick three of our favorite accordion videos from Asia. more
Pampered pooch all dressed up in Harajuku.

Japan Has More Pets Than Kids, but Does That Tell Us Anything?

Japan's pet population surpasses the number of its children, but does that mean the Japanese are opting for pets over parenthood? more
The Japanese village of Hidaka, in the Kochi prefecture, basks in the sun's rays after Typhoon Gochul passed on June 19, 2012. Mark Mrwizard/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: Japanese Village, the Morning After a Typhoon

The Japanese village of Hidaka, in the Kochi prefecture, basks in the sun's rays after Typhoon Gochul passed on June 19, 2012. Mark Mrwizard/Flickr) more
A carpenter in Motoyoshi reconstructing a beer garden, from Chapter 3 of 'We Are All Radioactive.'

Interview: Bit by Bit, Filmmaker Shares a Crowd-Funded Story of Japan Rebuilding

One chapter at a time, through the power of crowd-funding, Lisa Katayama tells a story of rebuilding lives, and hope, in the tsunami-stricken town of Motoyoshi, Japan. more
The Beatles in concert in Japan in 1966.

Watch: The Beatles Live in Japan in 1966

Today is Paul McCartney's 70th birthday. In honor of the special occasion, we trolled through the archives (aka "searched YouTube") for some Asia-related Beatles goodness. more

Photo of the Day: The View from the Bridge, Yokohama, Japan

Iconic landscape in Nishishiba 4 Chome, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, photographed on March 20, 2012. more

Photo of the Day: Artist at Work in Japan

Japanese artist Takeo Ogama at the Design Festa in Japan on May 22, 2012. more
A photo taken on November 16, 2011 shows Chinese boats being chased after alleged illegal fishing in South Korean waters in the Yellow Sea. (Dong-A Ilbo/AFP/Getty Images)

Averting China's Fishing Wars

Escalating fishing conflicts are usually attributed to unsettled territorial and maritime disputes, but these conflicts are also deeply rooted in China's worsening fishing crisis. more
Still from 'Together: Dancing with Spinner Dolphins.' (Dolphin Dance Project)

Watch: Trailer for Upcoming New York Japan CineFest (Plus, Win Free Tickets!)

On June 8, Asia Society New York and Mar Creation present New York Japan CineFest, featuring screenings of seven award-winning live action and animated shorts. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in Asia Society New York's auditorium. more

Photo of the Day: Koala Cuteness in Kobe, Japan

A koala bear in Oji zoo, Kobe, Japan on April 30, 2012. more