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Unexpected post-typhoon scene in Japan is so beautiful it looks like something from a movie.
Body of water even has a connection to the creatures’ traditional role in Japanese mythology.
Luhur Batukaru Temple, Tabanan, Bali
Indonesia’s Bali Island is full of beautiful temples like the Luhar Batukaru Temple. This temple, strategically located on the southern slope of Bali’s second-highest volcano, protects Bali from evil spirits.
The area surrounding this temple and three other sites in Bali were only recently added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. On June 24th, at the World Heritage Committee’s meeting, held this year in St. Petersburg, Russia, these sites became a part of the expanding World Heritage Site list.
Now Bali has four World Heritage Sites! What sort of place gets to be a Heritage Site? In order to give you an idea, we headed straight away to Bali to show you these recent additions of officially recognized treasures in our world. Read More







Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Meet the eerie police statues of Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture
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Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
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Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
This balding middle-aged fairy is one of Japan’s most unique mascot characters
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Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Food stall-like McDonald’s that only serves drinks and ice cream
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
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