The Jizō statue’s mythology runs deep in Japan and travellers appreciate his protection.
Japan is full of beauty that is accessible for all four seasons. Gunma Prefecture provides a wonderful example, so why not travel there when the state...
World War II ended 75 years ago - it's a different Asia and a different Japan. Indeed, today it is the PRC that is hell-bent on...
“There is no event which is as unifying as the Olympics,” said the foil specialist in an interview.
China’s one-child policy from 1970 has officially changed to allow three children. But with high inflation, will families be willing to have any children? And if...
After an initial glacial pace of vaccinations through April, now the total doses administered in Japan have jumped to over 34 million.
It’s being sold under the moniker of the ‘Michinoku Design’, where Michinoku is a former province of Japan that spanned the three modern-day prefectures of Aomori,...
Aside from the many resident cats, there are also lovely coastal views, shrines and even some impressive rock formations. My recommendation? Set aside a whole day...
G7 and leading democracies need to act together and induce China to release complete and truthful information on the origins of COVID-19 and effectively halt its...
The leaks are believed to be the radioactive noble gases xenon and krypton, and the fuel rods containing uranium fuel are suspected of being damaged. The...
“It’s not because of pride, or because of the economy that we are holding them [the Olympic Games],” said Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. “It’s because of...
Shockingly, the valley is only a 20 minute train ride from Shibuya station, the epicentre of Tokyo’s hustle and bustle. What's not to love?