Walking isn't just about hitting 10,000 steps. What we can learn about how people walk in Italy, France, Japan and more.
In our fast-paced, goal-oriented society, walking is often viewed as a means to an end — a way to reach our 10,000 daily ...
Walk Japan’s ancient travellers’ highway for historic post towns, teahouses and mountain shrines
The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...
Japan’s dealmakers are rising
The country’s corporate giants, nudged by reform, are exploring big deals. Carmakers Honda and Nissan, convenience store ...
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Citizen scientists reclaim disaster zone
ODAKA, Japan >> Every year when winter finally loosens its grip on northern Japan, Tomoko Kobayashi begins what has become an annual rite for her and a small band of collaborators. They head out with ...
Ready, set, snow for teams at this Japanese snowball fight
Two teams. Two minutes. All the snowballs you can throw. Those are the rules at the 35th annual Koide International Snowball Fight in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, where around 120 teams are ...
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The Real-Life Sites Anime Fans Should Visit, According to the Anime Tourism Association
The Anime Tourism Association identified over 120 Anime Pilgrimage sites from 100+ anime titles. The association promotes "content tourism" by showcasing settings from manga, anime, and more. The 2025 ...
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Japan hopes to lure tourists to national parks with 'goshuin' stamps
The Japanese government recently launched an initiative it hopes will encourage foreign tourists to venture off the beaten ...
A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...
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Why Assassin’s Creed Shadows Might Have the Most Vertical World in the Franchise
Assassin's Creed Shadows' feudal Japan setting automatically sets it up to potentially be the most vertical world ever ...
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A 1,300-Year-Old Cafeteria Was Just Discovered Among The Ruins Of A Buddhist Temple In Japan
Archaeologists excavating the site of the former Yamashiro Kokubunji Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, recently uncovered the ...
Gods, myths & wonders of Japan’s National Parks
Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...
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How Satoshi Kondo is breathing new life into Issey Miyake: ‘There’s always a story to tell’
As head of Issey Miyake’s womenswear, Satoshi Kondo nods to the pioneering designer’s legacy but is cleverly crafting his own ...