In the past few decades, Asian countries have established strong economic ties among themselves, but when it comes to culture, do Asians really understand each other?

Experts from nine ASEAN countries and Japan met in Tokyo this week to discuss measures that would strengthen cultural relationships in Asia.

In a news conference Friday, the ASEAN-Japan Multinational Cultural Mission unveiled its Action Agenda -- recommendations for the 10 countries that the mission adopted to conclude the four-day meeting.