Though this place has been a popular pilgrimage destination for locals for centuries, when it comes to international tourism it remains one of Japan’s best-kept secrets. Pilgrimage to the ‘soul of ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

College of DuPage is hosting its annual Global Flicks series this spring featuring six award-winning international films to ...

Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its Edo-era districts, old wooden houses, sake breweries and shaded temples ...

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The Castelvetrano OLIVE – a large, green OLIVE – is named after the Italian town of Castelvetrano ... Matsuo Bashō (1644-1694) was a Japanese poet famous during the Edo period (1603-1867).

The Kent town featured on their 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2025 list. Citing it as a "once under-the-radar" seaside town, it since undergone a huge revamp in recent years. Time Out said ...

From the spread of nagaya tenements and machiya town houses in the Edo ... Japanese love of minimalism and small places.” Now, tiny homes are sprouting all over the country. In Zushi, a seaside ...

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While the data from Climate Central may be concerning, it's worth noting that many seaside towns are well prepared, with numerous coastal defence schemes already in place to tackle rising sea ...