New Emissary

Reasons why so much contemporary Japanese art remains unknown.

The country wants to increase ‘quality’ tourism. Does this mean no more backpackers?

Australia is trying to get the vote of a quick-rising Asian superpower – the wine vote.

The Dalai Lama’s birthday brought the Tibet issue to light again. A new film also does the same.

The setting of an art project in Kyrgyzstan’s been destroyed. But hopefully not all is lost.

Great pleasure for a gallerist is accidental discovery. Such as with these artists.

The touchy film’s finally playing in Japan. But does the media actually have an opinion on it?

Barack Obama (both real and fictional) is getting mixed reviews in Indonesia.

A new film set in Indonesia portrays Obama as a remarkable kid. But, it’s not a documentary.

An art gallery owner gives the inside scoop on how new artists are discovered.

Four of Japan’s cities have been named some of the priciest in the world. But is it really true?

Can breakdancing bring more tourists to South Korea? In the eyes of some, yes.