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Jonathan DeHart
Jonathan DeHart is a Tokyo-based journalist and correspondent for The Diplomat.
Jonathan DeHart writes primarily about art, culture and social trends. Previously, he worked as a journalist for both print and online media in Shanghai and served as associate editor for The Diplomat in Tokyo.
He can be followed on Twitter @jon_de_hart
July 22, 2013
China Begins Construction of World’s Tallest Building
A 208-story skyscraper will loom over the rural outskirts of Changsha by next April.
July 19, 2013
Bruce Lee: Remembering a Kung Fu Legend 40 Years On
Fans around the world remember Bruce Lee on the 40th anniversary of his untimely death.
July 19, 2013
Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri: A Summer Shinto Celebration
Each July, Kyoto residents celebrate one of Japan’s most iconic Shinto festivals.
July 18, 2013
Hong Kong Ranked Asia’s Most Innovative Market
Hong Kong is first in Asia, seventh in the world, according to the Global Innovation Index.
July 18, 2013
Why Did the Taliban Shoot Malala?
A senior Taliban official has written a letter to Malala Yousafzai, offering a glimpse into the group’s hidden fears.
July 17, 2013
Asian Artists and Collectors Increasingly Shaping Global Trends
From buying art to shaping it, Asia’s artistic footprint is growing.
July 17, 2013
Chatuchak Market: Shop Till You Drop in Bangkok
For a microcosm of the Thai capital, head to its largest market.
July 16, 2013
Asiana Airlines Crash: A Cockpit Culture Problem?
A tragic plane crash has reignited a debate about the influence of national culture inside the cockpit.
July 12, 2013
Malala Yousafzai at the UN: Fighting for Change with Books and Pens
On her 16th birthday, Malala Yousafzai will address the UN.
July 11, 2013
Pacific Rim: Guillermo del Toro Invokes the Spirit of Godzilla
The new film Pacific Rim draws on kaiju, Japan’s movie monsters of old.
July 11, 2013
Sushi: A Brief History of Japan’s Most Iconic Food
The journey of sushi began far from its home in Japan. It has traveled equally far in the modern world.
July 10, 2013
“Hitler” Fried Chicken: KFC Logo Gets Troubling Nazi Chic Makeover
KFC may sue a Thai restaurant for stealing giving their logo a Nazi spin.