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Japan
Young Japan woman dedicates 6 years to driving trucks to challenge stereotypes
Kana manages delivery routes between Saitama and Kyoto, working 13-hour drives and returning home weekly.
2 May 2025 - 6:00PM
Malaysia
Malaysia man sells US$4,100 car, shocked when woman offers sex for shortfall
28 Apr 2025 - 6:00PM
Malaysia
Malaysia temple unveils first ‘AI Mazu’ for devotees to worship, address concerns
28 Apr 2025 - 1:47PM
Japan
Japanese man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to evade funeral expenses
Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.
26 Apr 2025 - 4:28PM
Japan
Japanese ‘kept man’ gains online fame for being financed by 15 wealthy women
During Covid pandemic, his client base shrank from 15 to seven, prompting him to develop new strategies for financial stability.
25 Apr 2025 - 7:49PM
Trending in China
Japanese man demands guard kneel and bow at Osaka Expo, sparks public outrage
Viral video shows guard kowtowing in front of tourist after he failed to direct the latter to a car park correctly.
26 Apr 2025 - 4:24PM
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Trending in China
South Korean bus driver rushes collapsed China student to hospital, saves her life
Good Samaritan carries student to emergency unit on back, pays woman’s hospital bill, cries tears of joy when she recovers.
24 Apr 2025 - 2:00PM
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Japan
Japanese singer flies 4 hours daily to university, gains admiration for commitment
Pop idol’s gruelling daily schedule begins with putting on make-up at 5am before arriving at university around 10am for classes.
19 Apr 2025 - 2:00PM
Japan
Japan tour bus hearses enable families to visit special places with deceased
Final journey with the departed may also serve as a source of comfort for those who remain.
18 Apr 2025 - 6:00PM
India
Indian woman discovers fiance elopes with mum days before wedding
Father of bride remembers man only communicated with his wife, sometimes spending 22 hours a day with her.
18 Apr 2025 - 3:40PM
Japan
Taiwan tourist criticised for shaking trees for ‘cherry blossom rain’ in Japan
Surprisingly, her child, standing next to her, starts imitating the action by hitting other branches.
17 Apr 2025 - 6:18PM
Marathons
American’s ‘craziest experience’ at North Korea marathon, completes record task
Cameron Mofid’s 10km in Pyongyang race means 25-year-old has now visited every country in the world.
19 Apr 2025 - 10:41AM
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Thailand
‘Beauty pageant’: Thai transgender women seek publicity during military lottery
Annual event mixes anxiety with celebration, one potential soldier holds amulet in mouth in hope of avoiding draft.
15 Apr 2025 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
2 Chinese women slammed by millions for photo shoot on Japan highway after crash
‘Dangerous’ pair on way to Mount Fuji drank whisky, took dog for walk on snarled-up carriageway following tour bus accident.
14 Apr 2025 - 6:00PM
Thailand
Photographer turns Thai street cleaner into model who is scouted by make-up artist
Head-turning single mother-of-two ‘wins lottery of life’ after unlikely encounter while she was sweeping streets of Bangkok’s Chinatown.
14 Apr 2025 - 11:40AM
Badminton World Federation (BWF)
‘Stop the stalking’: Japanese badminton star asks fans in China to keep distance
Chiharu Shida, dubbed ‘most beautiful badminton player’, says obsessive fans have left her feeling scared ‘every time we compete in China’.
9 Apr 2025 - 9:11PM
Japan
Happy not happy: Japan man’s odd name brings bullying, struggles in love, work
Man finally finds satisfaction after years of ridicule, gets job in which clients think his moniker will bring them good fortune.
7 Apr 2025 - 5:01PM
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Japan
Japan student gains 32 million views as only one to dig up 8-year-old time capsule
Young man feels let down that his ex-classmates and teacher forgot their promise to return.
3 Apr 2025 - 9:00AM
Thailand
Thai dad arrested for abandoning baby in forest to punish wife who denies him sex
Abusive, drug-addicted father ordered into rehabilitation pending criminal charges after sending photo of newborn in banana grove to threaten wife.
1 Apr 2025 - 2:42PM
Thailand
Bizarre 2-way mirror in Thai park toilet lets men watch women for ‘enjoyment’
Outrage as theme park boss says voyeuristic looking glass was installed to give ‘fun experience for everyone’, netizens call it ‘disgusting’.
1 Apr 2025 - 9:59AM
Trending in China
Shock as Malaysia teacher tells pupil struggling with dialect to ‘go back to China’
Teacher tells complaining relative of abused student that she would call police to track him down because he had ‘invaded her privacy’.
28 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Hangzhou becomes sea of red as China fans brace for decisive World Cup qualifier
China must beat Australia on Tuesday to have any chance of securing automatic qualification to 2026 tournament.
25 Mar 2025 - 4:11PM
Trending in China
Tearful Wu Yanni’s 60m hurdles Worlds failure sparks furious social media debate
Despite setting a new national record time of 8.01 seconds, the 27-year-old missed out on qualification by 0.01 seconds.
24 Mar 2025 - 3:30PM
Japan
Japanese dental clinics offer dog pals, on-site gym to boost declining business
Declining birth rates see business slump heralding introduction of nurses dressed as maids, French-style clinic cafes, brightly-decorated spaces.
22 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
‘Never mess with a Chinese woman’: student chases Italy phone thief, goes viral
With help of police and passers-by, China student trio snare subway phone thief, sending powerful anti-crime message to would-be lawbreakers.
22 Mar 2025 - 9:03AM
Japan
Japan love motel converts to funeral home, spurs birth, ageing population debate
Japan sees slump in number of places of ‘privacy and comfort’, some of which offer five-star facilities while others are more down-to-earth.
19 Mar 2025 - 2:07PM
Trending in China
5 celebrity cats from Thai runway to Hawaiian waves that captivate fans globally
The felines show remarkable adaptability, resilience, and survival strength to entertain, inspire those who meet them.
14 Mar 2025 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
Chinese tourist critical as she leans from train for photos, strikes tunnel wall
Daredevil holidaymakers who dice with death while travelling on railways overseas are hit with travel safety warning by Chinese authorities.
13 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
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