A Day In Takachiho
Located in the northernmost part of Miyazaki Prefecture, Takachiho town (高千穂町, Takachiho-chō) is a remote area steeped in folklore and Japanese mythology. The area is known for its natural beauty and […]
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The Kinzangura Distillery
Shōchū (焼酎) is a Japanese beverage that has a long tradition together with its better-known (and less potent) cousin sake. Unlike sake, which is brewed, shochu is made through the […]
Coastal Shrines of Miyazaki
The eastern coast of Miyazaki prefecture (宮崎県, Miyazaki-ken) on the southern island of Kyushu is famed for its beaches, oceanside drives, and mild climate. This remote and less traveled part of […]
Out and About: Kanazawa
Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Bordered by the Sea of Japan, the city has become a commercial center and transportation […]
Wonderful Copenhagen: A Harbour Tour
Copenhagen Canal Tours offers a great way to see the city from an unusual perspective: the harbour and many waterways that form an integral part of the former trading port. […]
Wonderful Copenhagen: Summer in Dragør
If Denmark is the happiest country in the world, then Dragør could be the happiest place in Denmark. This idyllic fishing village is only 13 kilometers from downtown Copenhagen, but […]
Wonderful Copenhagen: Out and About
The capital and most populous city of Denmark, Copenhagen is the cultural, economic, and governmental centre of this small Nordic country. With a compact, densely-populated core and a wider sub-urban […]
The Cathedral of Learning
Unmistakable on the city’s skyline, University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning is the centerpiece of the Oakland main campus and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioned in […]
