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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
April 22, 2013
Huang Wenyong: Singapore Mourns Death of Veteran Actor
Singapore mourns the passing of legendary MediaCorp actor Huang Wenyong, who died Saturday.
April 19, 2013
Adlabs Imagica: Bollywood Meets Disney
India’s first theme park opened Thursday and features a decidedly subcontinental flavor.
April 19, 2013
New Zealand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
New Zealand is the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize gay marriage.
April 18, 2013
Pulitzer Winner “The Orphan Master’s Son” Peers into North Korea’s Heart
Adam Johnson won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for The Orphan Master’s Son.
April 18, 2013
Singapore’s Changi Named World’s Best Airport...Again
Singapore’s Changi Airport has been named the world’s best airport for the fourth time.
April 17, 2013
Chinese Grieve Over Student’s Death in Boston Bombing
Condolences have flooded China’s social media following news of a Chinese student’s death in Boston.
April 17, 2013
Boston Bombing Prompts Rapid Response on China’s Social Media
Chinese micro-bloggers in Boston got the word out about the attack almost as soon as it happened.
April 16, 2013
Punk in Asia: Rebelling From Burma to Beijing
Although punk rock may have lost its edge in the West, it is alive and kicking in much of Asia.
April 16, 2013
Hainan: Chinese Resort Dreams
Hainan, in the South China Sea, is a resort center with international ambitions.
April 15, 2013
Psy’s “Gentleman” Viewed 50 Million Times on YouTube in First Two Days
Psy has somewhat lightened the atmosphere on the Korean Peninsula.
April 15, 2013
Adam Scott Becomes First Ever Australian Golfer to Win Masters
Adam Scott won the 77th Masters on Sunday, becoming the first-ever Australian to do so.
April 12, 2013
Haruki Murakami’s New Novel Hits Japan’s Bookstores Today
Japanese fans of literary superstar Haruki Murakami have been satiated today with his new novel.