In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

The first karaoke-style machine, the coin-operated Sparko Box, debuted in Japan in 1967; by the mid-80s ... The treats were an instant hit: “Mochi ice cream balls are the most appealing way to end a ...

An inn near Marine Park in Katsuura registered in Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park. The area is cool in summer and warm in winter. Its specialty is cuisine cooked generously with fresh local seafood.