Just next to the garden is Okayama Castle – dubbed Crow Castle due to its distinct black façade; while crafts-lovers can also hop on a train to atmospheric Kurashiki city nearby, with its ...

Studio Ghibli has delighted fans for generations, producing such iconic films such as Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki ... United States air raid on Okayama City on June 29 ...

There are tea gardens, often with what are called ‘borrowed landscapes’, where features outside its walls – a mountain or a castle ... March to September (okayama-korakuen.jp).

Japan is home to bustling metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, but its true magic lies in its charming small towns. Nestled between mountains, rivers, and historical landmarks, these picturesque ...

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The 2025 Tokyo Marathon will officially in the rearview. Tadese Takele surprised the men's field with a late gutsy move to take the win in 2:03:23. On the women's side, Sutume Asefa Kebede ran a ...

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A resort entirely staffed and run by women in Sri Lanka seeks to break gender barriers ...