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Hundreds of residents gathered at Kurihama beach outside Tokyo over the weekend to pray for marine safety in a summer festival that fuses sacred ritual and seaside spectacle.

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Often cited as the catalyst for the transformation of Barcelona’s Sants neighbourhood, Nobu Barcelona sits amongst the vermouth bars and the homes of young, hip Barceloneses, offering a phenomenal ...

Like Jones—whose late father, Quincy Jones, was a legendary musician and music producer—young Isaiah has two famous parents.

For those of us who can’t travel to see them in Japan, we have some beautiful ones right here in Southern California.

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From Shinto and skincare to vaporwave and ukiyo-e, Japan’s art and beauty standards are shaped by the "toumeikan" aesthetics.

Once overlooked as a mere gateway to Alishan or Penghu, Chiayi is now emerging as a destination in its own right—offering a nostalgic food scene, rich cultural heritage, quirky museums, and lush urban ...

Shinto shrines are architectural wonders and power spots to ... Some zen gardens do not require an entrance fee, but most do. Japan has high food standards and no matter which restaurant you dine at, ...