Hollywood's Asian Romance (Cover Story)
An exclusive look at a dazzling Hollywood romance featuring a cast of Asian superstars

Today's Geisha (Cover Story)
"One of the Best Jobs in Japan"

Out of Focus (Cover Story)
Hollywood has long been fascinated with Japan, and its perspective has evolved through the decades


Brothers in Arms
As George W. Bush heads to Kyoto, the trans-Pacific alliance is stronger than ever. But tensions linger as Washington pushes Japan to deepen the partnership


A Killer's Last Stand
The terrorist's death deals a serious blow to Jemaah Islamiah

Prisoner of Pyongyang?
There may have been more abductees

Milestones
Events of the Week

Verbatim
Quotes of the Week

Letters
The Agony of Kashmir

Ready to Rumble
Bodyguards are the latest accessory for the country's rich and powerful


The Not-So-Funny Pages
A new graphic novel offers a wonderfully quirky view of North Korean life


Take Heart (TIME Global Adviser)
A Bangkok company is using stem-cell therapy to give hope to heart patients deemed incurable

Diversions (TIME Global Adviser)
Air Heads

Going with the Grain (TIME Global Adviser)
You haven't tried a real paella unless you've been to Valencia

Next Time You're in ... San Diego (TIME Global Adviser)
A Spa is Reborn