THE roots of Japanese-Philippine friendship can be traced nearly seven decades ago, when diplomatic relations between the two ...

Every year, around the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, Obon was held in Japan to honour the spirits of their ...

THE soft glow of hundreds of lanterns illuminated Penang's Bon Odori celebration, giving this year's event at the Esplanade a ...

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1. Landmark Tower Observation Deck. A trip to Yokohama would not be complete without visiting the Landmark Tower's ...

After all the beer garden pints, small plates dinners on trendy terraces, day festivals and M&S picky bits picnics, there’s ...

This coastal district is Japan’s spiritual heart. Beverley Watts has your guide to experiencing its sensational seafood and ...

In plain sight: The ‘blueprint’ for new Manchester neighbourhoods has a 10-acre park surrounded by affordable apartments, ...

The Where in the World theme is not limited to places outside the United States, said Stacie DeVries, the school’s building coordinator. Pictures are welcome from families of students participating in ...

Japan is full of small towns and hidden gems that have their own histories, cultural activities, and top-tier accommodations.

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KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...