COVER
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
ASIA
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
BRIEFING
A Killer's Last Stand (Notebook)
The terrorist's death deals a serious blow to Jemaah Islamiah
Prisoner of Pyongyang? (Notebook)
There may have been more abductees
Milestones (Notebook)
Events of the Week
Verbatim (Notebook)
Quotes of the Week
Letters (Notebook)
The Agony of Kashmir
SOCIETY
Ready to Rumble
Bodyguards are the latest accessory for the country's rich and powerful
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Not-So-Funny Pages
A new graphic novel offers a wonderfully quirky view of North Korean life
GLOBAL ADVISER
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