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Three of Japan’s southern islands have earned UNESCO World Heritage status for their natural wonders — but they are also home ...

These realistic puppets now inhabit the village, providing companionship and vitality. In the rural Japanese village of Ichinono, a unique solution has emerged to combat loneliness and emptiness.

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Cemeteries carry a haunting, mystical energy. As resting places for lives once lived, they exude a solemn ambiance. Yet, some ...

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Here are seven of Kammui’s most unique adventure tours ... this traditional Japanese village offers world-class slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Enjoy the thrill of carving ...

However, a new initiative from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Japan Airlines (JAL) is making it more ...

Before he left to go overseas Barndt was issued a commemorative deployment coin by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. It ...