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Have we entered an era of happy love songs again?
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The final chapter of ‘Danur’, and the actress who refused to let it go
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The need to read: Why Jakartans are going back to bookstores
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Money Bestie: The ‘big sister’ guide to getting your finances together
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Beyond Valentine: Why chocolate is becoming more of a luxury
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‘Enough’: The greenest choice in a world of more
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Why this unusual exhibit on waste really wasn’t about waste
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The more Indonesian her stories are, the further they travel
The more Indonesian her stories are, the further they travel
Have we entered an era of happy love songs again?
Have we entered an era of happy love songs again?
The final chapter of ‘Danur’, and the actress who refused to let it go
The final chapter of ‘Danur’, and the actress who refused to let it go
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When clutter becomes a relationship problem
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When a gift is never just a gift
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Josa Lukman

Josa Lukman is an editor and head of the Creative Desk at The Jakarta Post. He is also a margarita enthusiast who chases Panadol with Tolak Angin, a hoarder of former "it" bags and an iced latte slurper.

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Paper chaser: How Rudy Atjeh makes art out of paperwork
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Paper chaser: How Rudy Atjeh makes art out of paperwork

The Aceh-born, Yogyakarta-based artist talks us through his latest work at Art Jakarta Papers, and why cutting paper is a surprisingly reflective act.
You can’t thrift your way out of overconsumption
Style

You can’t thrift your way out of overconsumption

Vintage and resale might look like conscious choices, but if the thrill of buying still drives us, are we just dressing up the same old fast fashion habit?
2025 style trend recap: Highlights, lowlights and everything in between
Style

2025 style trend recap: Highlights, lowlights and everything in between

From tall totes to short-shorts, the past year was a sartorial journey to remember (or not).
I wasn’t into nationalist orchestras, then Satoe Indonesia surprised me
Culture And Entertainment

I wasn’t into nationalist orchestras, then Satoe Indonesia surprised me

What started as a rainy-night obligation turned into a nostalgic reminder that the songs of our childhood never really leave us.
Exploring stories and their reasons with Xu Xi
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Exploring stories and their reasons with Xu Xi

The Chinese-Indonesian-American author reflects on who gets to tell a story, what makes a 'real writer' and what fiction is really for.
Phantoms of the metropolitan: Five spooky spots around Jakarta
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Phantoms of the metropolitan: Five spooky spots around Jakarta

Urban legends abound in this sprawling city, but some can serve different kinds of horror depending on who’s asking.
A sweet, private escape at Umana Bali
Away We Go

A sweet, private escape at Umana Bali

In the southernmost tip of the Island of the Gods, pampered seclusion from the hustle and bustle is all but guaranteed.
Sun, sea and sculptures: A weekend at the Island of the Gods’ newest art fair
Arts

Sun, sea and sculptures: A weekend at the Island of the Gods’ newest art fair

Set in Bali’s up-and-coming Nuanu Creative City, Art & Bali’s inaugural edition felt more like a festival than a fair, celebrating the arts in all its forms.
Bedside tech: Five gadgets to monitor how well you rest
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Bedside tech: Five gadgets to monitor how well you rest

From budget bands to high-end rings, sleep tracking has never been more accessible.
Think global, sell local: Indonesian brands take hopeful aim at international market
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Think global, sell local: Indonesian brands take hopeful aim at international market

At JF3, programs like PINTU Incubator and the Future Fashion Award are helping open doors for Indonesian designers to gain international recognition.
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