Tokyo
Ancient tradition from Japan
Art Basel's second edition in Hong Kong closed with galleries reporting strong sales across all five days. A premier line-up of 245 galleries with exhibition spaces in 39 countries and territories across the world participated in Art Basel's second edition in Hong Kong, the first with UBS as Lead Partner. With over 50 percent of galleries having exhibition spaces in Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, Art Basel underlined its deep commitment to the region. The show was attended by over 65,000 visitors.
The winners Mao Asada (Gold), Julia Lipnitskaia (Silver) and Carolina Kostner (Bronze)
Spring has officially started in Japan after scientists declare that the cherry blossom has opened. (March ) By AssociatedPress
No Country: Contemporary Art for South and Southeast Asia Programs
It is what happened in the Philippines.
Impressive natural phenomenon in southern Japan: rain of thunderbolts during the eruption of the volcano Sakurajima.
