Formerly walked by Japan’s emperors themselves, the ancient pilgrimage routes of the Kumano Kodo  have long been on the list of those...

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Living in the city has its perks, but with it comes the overstimulation of modern urban life. As much as I enjoy living in such a...

Japan is a country where luck plays a surprisingly large role in creating unforgettable moments and memories. The magic of stars aligning...

Growing up in a small town in Indonesia, famously known for its diversity of dialects—over 700, at least—being immersed in a multilingual...

Entering the world of Edo Kumiko is like walking into a time capsule of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. I recently visited a workshop...