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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 12, 2013
Songkran: Making a Splash on Thai New Year
Millions across Southeast Asia will get drenched this weekend for Songkran.
April 11, 2013
Tours to North Korea Continue Amid Rising Tensions
Despite alarming international media reports, some foreign tour companies are still entering North Korea.
April 11, 2013
Asia University Rankings Published by Times Higher Education
Rankings reveal that Asian universities are on the rise.
April 10, 2013
Margaret Thatcher’s Unlikely Meetings with an Indian Mystic
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher apparently had a mystical side.
April 10, 2013
Chinese Artistic Portrait Photography Goes Underwater
China’s love of wearing fancy period outfits and posing for glamorous portraits has gone underwater.
April 08, 2013
Kanamara Matsuri: Fertility Festivals’ Relevance for Japan
Japan’s ancient Kanamara Matsuri has more relevance for the country today than it may seem.
April 08, 2013
Okinawa – In Japan,
But Not Of It
Okinawa has pristine beaches, a distinct culture and some of the friendliest, longest-lived people on earth.
April 05, 2013
Thailand International Film Destination Festival Kicks Off
A new film festival meant to attract foreign filmmakers to the Kingdom has debuted in Bangkok this week.
April 05, 2013
North Korea Hacked: Anonymous Defaces Twitter, Flickr Accounts
“Hacktivist” group Anonymous has threatened to wage cyber war on Pyongyang if its demands are not met.
April 04, 2013
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Novelist and Screenwriter Dies at 85
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, novelist and screenwriter known for her writing on India, has died at 85.
April 04, 2013
My Best Gay Friends Big YouTube Hit for Vietnam
Vietnam’s first gay sitcom has become a YouTube hit and has the nation talking.
April 03, 2013
Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal Comes to China
An exhibition of American artist Andy Warhol is coming to China. Organizer Eric Shiner is thrilled.