The Okinawa islands in Japan have several residents who are centenarians and researchers have long studied why.

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Japanese cuisine has quietly become one of the most powerful cultural bridges in the world. People may visit Japan for temples, neon skylines or landscapes, but they stay connected to the country ...

Ever wonder where Studio Ghibli gets those dreamy, almost too perfect landscapes? Well… you’re looking at one. Mount Fuji ...

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Japan’s historic moment with Sanae Takaichi has quickly given way to political turbulence. Her rise as the country’s first female leader of the Liberal Democratic Party was hailed as a breakthrough ...

In a world perpetually in pursuit of the new, there is a profound elegance and beauty in that which endures – a philosophy beautifully embodied by the country of Japan, and its distinct and unique ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

Anderson Japanese Gardens has been named the most beautiful garden to visit in Illinois by HGTV. The 12-acre garden, located at 318 Spring Creek Road in Rockford, features winding pathways, waterfalls ...

In short: Viral posts featuring soothingly smooth, mint green matcha drinks on TikTok and other social media over the last few years have ignited a global craze. Coupled with a pandemic-era focus on ...

Taking a trip on the Kurobe Gorge Railway is one of the best ways to see fall foliage in Japan. Toyama Prefecture, a couple hours’ train ride northwest of Tokyo, doesn’t end up on most travelers’ ...