Explore Koyasan – one of Japan’s most sacred places
CNN’s Will Ripley visits the ancient temple complex of Koyasan in the mountains of Wakayama Prefecture and experiences monastic life at Ekoin Temple.
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Merry Christmas from the Johnsons
If Santa had a Christmas list for the Cold War, it might look something like General Harold K. Johnson’s. A Finnish immigrant ...
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The first record of the appearance of green turtles in the winter in a summer-to-autumn habitat in northeast Japan
Recent increases in seawater temperature have been predicted to induce a poleward shift in the distribution of marine ...
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The Okinawa Conundrum: Rethinking Regional Security
Okinawa’s unique history as the Ryukyu Kingdom – with its distinct language, culture, and governance – complicates its relationship with Japan. Memories of invasion, occupation, and World ...
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In Okinawa, an independence movement finds an unlikely ally
For a small but vocal group of mostly older activists, reclaiming Okinawa’s history as the Ryukyu Kingdom and pushing for independence from Japan is a deeply personal mission. It’s being supported by ...
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Google Maps for Android, iOS get new version number system
From Gemini to a new location for weather and the teal accent color, Google Maps has seen a number of changes recently, with the latest being a new system for version numbers. For the vast major ...