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Kyoto Introduces Japan's Highest-Ever Hotel Tax To Tackle Overtourism
The funds collected will be reinvested in areas such as public transport, waste management, and heritage preservation in Kyoto.
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7 Historic Hotels That Redefine Luxury Travel (And The Stories Behind Them)
From a royal retreat in India to centuries-old onsen lodges in Japan, these timeless historic stays continue to welcome guests from around the world.
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Japan's "Divine Gift" Sake Recognised As UNESCO's Cultural Heritage
Producers hope this will boost interest in the traditional drink worldwide amid its waning popularity back home, with youngsters preferring imported wine, domestic beer or whiskey.
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PM Modi Gifts Indian Handicrafts To Laos, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of intricately crafted gifts, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, to the leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, officials said.
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World Sake Day 2024: All About The Japanese Drink That Has Won Our Heart
World Sake Day 2024 is a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage and the delicious and complex flavours of Sake.
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17-Year-Old Canadian Tourist Accused Of Defacing A 1,200-Year-Old Temple In Japan
The teenager is reported to have written the word ''Julian'', scratching the name into the 8th-century woodwork using his bare hands.
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Rest Vroom: Japan's Oldest Toilet Damaged In Car Crash
The original wooden door leading to the a toilet, which is said to date back to the 15th century, was "ruined" after the driver, a 30-year-old man from the Kyoto Heritage Preservation Association, accidentally backed his car into it
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No Visitors Allowed On Japan's Men-Only UNESCO Island
Visitors will not be allowed to set foot on a men-only UNESCO World Heritage island in Japan from next year, an official said Saturday. The tiny landmass of Okinoshima, where women are banned and male visitors must bathe naked in the sea before visiting its shrine, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site last week
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No Girls Allowed: Japan's Men-Only Island Gets UNESCO Nod
A men-only island in Japan where women are banned and male visitors must bathe naked in the sea before visiting its shrine, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site
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The Destinations You'll Want to Visit in 2016
With the new year on the horizon, a slew of travel magazines and industry experts have been gazing into their crystal balls to predict the buzziest destinations of 2016.
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India and Japan Share Heritage of Buddhism, Says Kiren Rijiju
India and Japan share the important heritage of Buddhism, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said today.
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Japan Hails New UNESCO Listing Despite Korean Qualms
Japan today celebrated the inscription of Meiji-era industrial sites on UNESCO's World Heritage list, despite initial opposition from Seoul over the use of forced Korean labourers in the early 20th century.
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'Buddha's Teaching Integral Part of India's Political Philosophy'
As the UN marked the Buddhist festival of Vesak, India said it has sought to use the ancient links forged by the common Buddhist heritage among different countries in Asia as part of its foreign policy outreach.
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A Tale of Two Cities: Kyoto, Varanasi Partner to Preserve Heritage
The two cities have signed an agreement to ensure greater co-operation in the fields of art, culture, conservation and modernisation.
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PM Narendra Modi's Day Out in Kyoto Ahead of Formal Talks on Monday
An ancient city and a hub of ancient Buddhist traditions, Kyoto has been able to effectively blend its culture and heritage with cutting edge technology. For PM Modi, the Kyoto model could be essential in the process of rejuvenating Indian cities, a priority mission for this government.
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Kyoto Introduces Japan's Highest-Ever Hotel Tax To Tackle Overtourism
The funds collected will be reinvested in areas such as public transport, waste management, and heritage preservation in Kyoto.
-
7 Historic Hotels That Redefine Luxury Travel (And The Stories Behind Them)
From a royal retreat in India to centuries-old onsen lodges in Japan, these timeless historic stays continue to welcome guests from around the world.
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Japan's "Divine Gift" Sake Recognised As UNESCO's Cultural Heritage
Producers hope this will boost interest in the traditional drink worldwide amid its waning popularity back home, with youngsters preferring imported wine, domestic beer or whiskey.
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PM Modi Gifts Indian Handicrafts To Laos, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of intricately crafted gifts, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, to the leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, officials said.
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World Sake Day 2024: All About The Japanese Drink That Has Won Our Heart
World Sake Day 2024 is a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage and the delicious and complex flavours of Sake.
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17-Year-Old Canadian Tourist Accused Of Defacing A 1,200-Year-Old Temple In Japan
The teenager is reported to have written the word ''Julian'', scratching the name into the 8th-century woodwork using his bare hands.
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Rest Vroom: Japan's Oldest Toilet Damaged In Car Crash
The original wooden door leading to the a toilet, which is said to date back to the 15th century, was "ruined" after the driver, a 30-year-old man from the Kyoto Heritage Preservation Association, accidentally backed his car into it
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No Visitors Allowed On Japan's Men-Only UNESCO Island
Visitors will not be allowed to set foot on a men-only UNESCO World Heritage island in Japan from next year, an official said Saturday. The tiny landmass of Okinoshima, where women are banned and male visitors must bathe naked in the sea before visiting its shrine, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site last week
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No Girls Allowed: Japan's Men-Only Island Gets UNESCO Nod
A men-only island in Japan where women are banned and male visitors must bathe naked in the sea before visiting its shrine, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site
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The Destinations You'll Want to Visit in 2016
With the new year on the horizon, a slew of travel magazines and industry experts have been gazing into their crystal balls to predict the buzziest destinations of 2016.
-
India and Japan Share Heritage of Buddhism, Says Kiren Rijiju
India and Japan share the important heritage of Buddhism, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said today.
-
Japan Hails New UNESCO Listing Despite Korean Qualms
Japan today celebrated the inscription of Meiji-era industrial sites on UNESCO's World Heritage list, despite initial opposition from Seoul over the use of forced Korean labourers in the early 20th century.
-
'Buddha's Teaching Integral Part of India's Political Philosophy'
As the UN marked the Buddhist festival of Vesak, India said it has sought to use the ancient links forged by the common Buddhist heritage among different countries in Asia as part of its foreign policy outreach.
-
A Tale of Two Cities: Kyoto, Varanasi Partner to Preserve Heritage
The two cities have signed an agreement to ensure greater co-operation in the fields of art, culture, conservation and modernisation.
-
PM Narendra Modi's Day Out in Kyoto Ahead of Formal Talks on Monday
An ancient city and a hub of ancient Buddhist traditions, Kyoto has been able to effectively blend its culture and heritage with cutting edge technology. For PM Modi, the Kyoto model could be essential in the process of rejuvenating Indian cities, a priority mission for this government.
