The author, a frequent contributor to the Herald and a world traveler, recently went on a 24-day tour of Japan and South ...

Minoru Kinjo and the sculpture he created themed Battle of Okinawa, on December 23, 2025 Photo: Xing Xiaojing/GT. Editor's ...

Annie Messenger has been caring for her former neighbor Kent Tachibana, who has Stage 4 liver cancer, for the last several ...

In 2026, some of the most memorable food trips no longer revolve around white tablecloths or hard-to-get reservations. Instead, they unfold outdoors, in fields, forests, rivers and village kitchens, ...

There’s nothing like the deepest, darkest days of winter to inspire some serious wanderlust. So, where to go? Whether you’re ...

Located in the Nyingchi region of Xizang, Namcha Barwa rises 7,782 meters and stands as the highest peak on the eastern tip ...

Uninhabited Baker Island is among the last to see the new year, as 2026 takes 26 hours to roll across the globe.

In the dense hill forests along Bangladesh’s border with war-torn Myanmar, villagers are losing limbs to landmines, ...

As of the end of November, 235 bear attacks had killed 13 people across Japan this year, both the highest figures since ...

To the east of Suwon, the Korean Folk Village offers you an immersive experience to discover the customs, architectural ...

Japan’s ancient and sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, a UNESCO World Heritage route with 1,200 years of history.

From Europe, the US, and even the Middle East, eager importers of tatami mats now account for a sizable amount of orders ...