We take such things for granted but not all cultures allow for equality of opportunity. Just after I finished my prayers at ...

An exploration of some of the oldest temples in the world, shedding light on the lives of ancient civilizations and their ...

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

The temperature outside was below freezing in this city northwest of Tokyo as local residents stirred early on a February morning. But the atmosphere was tense inside the heated parked vehicle where ...

A ritual (goyujae) is held at Seoul's Jongmyo Jeongjeon Hall on April 20, 2025, as the hall opens to the public for the first ...

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This underrated city was once the capital of Japan in the Middle Ages and is now a beautiful, tourist-friendly hub with beaches and outdoor adventures.

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