An island nation full of wonders and promises to its visitors, Japan entices people around the world with its distinct culture and tradition. But before flying to this Asian country, you should educate yourself about its customs and traditions. Their customs are unique and interesting. There’s a right angle to take a bow for a ...
Journalists often receive threats for criticizing authoritarian regimes and leaders. Michael Forsythe is one such journalist from Bloomberg who took on the most famous authoritarian leader on the planet right now — Chinese President Xi Jinping. The article triggered a backlash and his wife, Leta Hong Fincher, started receiving threats for his exposé. The threats ...
Multiple cases of a flu virus leading to pneumonia broke out in Wuhan, China, last December. The pathogen behind the outbreak was identified as a novel coronavirus on January 8 this year by the World Health Organization (WHO), who are calling the spread a global public health emergency. As a strain of the SARS (Severe ...
Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the secrets to a happier and more fulfilling life. Thanks to globalization, healthy food has been shared across nations and regions. In this regard, Taiwan also has something to offer — oolong — a traditional health drink that has been around since time immemorial in China. Superfoods such ...
The Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan. According to official data, there are about 25,000 living in the country. However, some estimate that the population numbers over 200,000. History of the Ainu How the Ainu people originated is largely unclear. One theory suggests that “Ainu people are remnants of the Jomon-jin, or the hunter-gathers ...
Over the past decade, the demand for green tea in the West has ballooned thanks to the widespread acknowledgment of its health benefits. Loaded with antioxidants and nutrients, it not only nourishes the body but also helps ward off diseases. The main reason why it has so many more health benefits than black tea is ...
Living on the east side of an outer Melbourne suburb, in the first week of January 2020 clouds of smoky haze drifted past my nose many times. The smoke came from the massive Australian bushfires burning in the country areas of both New South Wales and Victoria. To date, the haze is still visible over ...
As far as a Western person visiting China is concerned, a basic knowledge of Chinese body language is necessary to ensure that you understand the gestures people make and do not end up insulting anyone. Communication is not just about words. The way people move their heads, the gestures they make with their hands, how ...
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is expected to take place in Barcelona later this month. Usually, the event sees the participation of major tech companies from around the world. But this time, the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak seems to have spooked many corporations. Companies like Amazon, Sony, Intel, etc., have announced that they will not be ...
Is this scenario familiar? After a fun night out with your friends, imbibing too many alcoholic drinks at the bar or club, you wake up with a pounding headache, dry mouth, and an upset stomach, the typical symptoms of a hangover. All you want to do is stay in bed all day, but you know ...
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