Ancient worlds
Historic kingdoms, dynasties, temples, philosophies and traditions.
Ancient worlds • Modern futures
EASTASIA
Journey through extraordinary landscapes, ancient histories, powerful traditions and modern cities.
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A region of contrasts
Past,presentand future.
East Asia brings together ancient civilisations, changing landscapes, living traditions and some of the world's most exciting modern developments.
Living culture
Food, festivals, storytelling, music, clothing, art and everyday life.
Modern futures
Technology, transport, architecture, design, gaming and innovation.
Featured experience
Create your East Asia postcard.
Explore objects, places, food and culture from across East Asia and use what you discover to build your own postcard.
01Food & culture
Taste • Cook • Discover
CultureKitchen.
Explore East Asia through food. Discover dishes from across the region, learn about the stories and traditions connected to them, try cooking challenges and share what you make.
Enter the kitchen →Find your way
Explore the region
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Explore the map: Hover or tap a country to begin exploring East Asia.
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02Art & creativity
Look • Discover • Create
CultureGallery.
Explore art, craft and creative traditions from across East Asia. Discover work that inspires you, share pieces you find and add creations of your own.
Visit the gallery →03History
History connects
East Asiathrough time.
Kingdoms rise. Borders change. Ideas travel. Explore how the histories of East Asia connect across thousands of years.
Ancient
Kingdoms
Empires
Change
Today
04Stories & ideas
Go deeper
East AsiaDeep Dives.
Pick a topic and explore it in more detail through stories, visuals, activities and reliable sources.
History • Mongolia
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GenghisKhan
Explore Temüjin's rise, the Mongol Empire and the enormous impact it had across Asia and beyond.
Japan
Culture • Animation
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Anime!
Discover how Japanese animation grew into a worldwide cultural force — then explore, watch, draw and share.
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