Giant statue of ancient Buddhist monk in southwest Japan cleansed ahead of spring festival
One of the country's largest statues of Buddhist monk Kukai (774-835), posthumously called Kobo Daishi, at Imayama Daishi ...
Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
A handful of retired Marines — all in the late 90s or over 100 — joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Prime ...
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Ikebana: Japanese floral art that can help you manage stress
Ikebana, the Japanese floral art, is an ideal way to connect with nature and find inner harmony. This ancient art not only ...
Trip to Japan filled with fascinating discoveries | THE MOM STOP
We drank Japanese tea, ate a Sumo-style hot pot dinner, walked through a bamboo forest and even climbed inside a giant Buddha ...
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Shikoku: The Japanese Island of Pilgrimage and Spirituality
Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to ...
The huge country that's world's biggest gold producer - 380 metric tonnes a year
Gold was originally highly prized for its decorative value, used in jewellery and ornamentation by many ancient peoples ...
South Korea's 'worst-ever' wildfires leave at least 24 dead and thousands displaced
The death toll from multiple wildfires tearing through the southeastern region of South Korea rose to 24 on Wednesday, ...
At least 24 dead and ancient temple destroyed as South Korea hit by ‘worst wildfires ever’
At least 24 people have been killed and 26 have been injured as South Korea battles the most destructive wildfires in its ...
Huge South Korea wildfires kill dozens and torch ancient temples
The wildfires in South Korea, which started on 21 March and have killed at least 26 people, have since spread to cover more ...