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The Nature of Kyoto: Writers in Kyoto Anthology
Japan's ancient capital is loved as much for its nature as for its culture. The myriad of temples are revered for their stunning green gardens as much as they're respected…
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US Issues New Travel Advisory Updates For These 7 Countries
Share The Article Last Updated 22 hours agoNo matter where in the world you choose to travel this summer, it's important that you stay safe. Even the most beautiful and…
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Free bus rides in Greater Victoria on Clean Air Day
Bus riders in Greater Victoria can travel for free on public transit on Wednesdays as BC Transit marks Clean Air Day. The move is in part to encourage more environmentally-friendly…
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Iwao Takamoto – The Japanese Artist Who Designed Your Childhood
Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Scooby-Doo, The Jetsons, The Flintstones, Charlotte's Web. Besides making up the childhoods of people across four generations, the…
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Japan Life Kit: Typhoon Season Dos and Don’ts
Already a week into the rainy month of June, we are officially in typhoon season here in Japan. Typhoons in Japan generally hit peak season in the late summer months…
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Canadians spend more on travel than pre-pandemic
Canadians are continuing to spend more money on travel as the industry rebounds slowly from pandemic disruptions, according to RBC Economics — but many are opting for closer destinations, with…
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Sanctuary is Netflix’s Imperfect Love Letter to Sumo
Netflix's Sanctuary is a rare thing in Japanese entertainment: a fictional story about sumo. There's a reason why we don't see many of those, and it's because sumo isn't just…