Tag: Asia Explained
Singles’ Day is a $150B holiday in China. Here’s why I...
Peter McGraw, University of Colorado Boulder
On Nov. 11 each year, a curious holiday takes over China. What began...
Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have...
Jessamyn R. Abel, Penn State
A visitor to Japan who wanders into a sumo tournament might be forgiven for...
How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to...
Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
Days of unrest in Nepal have resulted in the ousting of...
China’s arrests of boys’ love authors does not equate to a...
Michel Hockx, University of Notre Dame
Western media was quick to report on the subject of the latest “crackdown”...
That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump...
Vivek Astvansh, McGill University
Fast fashion got a lot pricier for Americans this spring – and it’ll likely get...
EXPLORING NATURE
What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with...
Christina Hymer, University of Tennessee
When you picture Santa Claus, a white, bearded, overweight and jolly man who dashes...
