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The Art Aquarium Museum Ginza is a unique and mesmerizing entertainment facility in Tokyo that elevates goldfish appreciation to a high art form. Conceived by artist Hidetomo Kimura, this institution…

Opened in June 2023, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo is a massive, immersive entertainment facility dedicated to showcasing the behind-the-scenes world of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film…

TeamLab Borderless is a groundbreaking digital art museum created by the international art collective teamLab. It is not a traditional museum with static paintings on walls, but a vast, three-dimensional…

When referring to a “Hiroshima Museum,” the most prominent and impactful institution is almost certainly the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (広島平和記念資料館, Hiroshima Heiwa Kinen Shiryōkan). It stands as a powerful…

Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himeji-jō) is a magnificent hilltop Japanese castle complex located in the city of Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture. Widely considered to be Japan’s most spectacular and best-preserved feudal castle,…

The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is one of Osaka’s most recognizable and architecturally ambitious landmarks. Completed in 1993, this striking skyscraper is not a single tower but a pair of…

Harajuku (原宿) is not a single landmark but a vibrant, world-famous district in Tokyo, centered around Harajuku Station. For decades, it has been the undisputed epicenter of Japanese youth culture,…

Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺, Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji) is Tokyo’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, located in the heart of the historic Asakusa district. Founded in 628 AD, its history predates that of…

Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺, Pure Water Temple) is one of the most celebrated and significant temples in Japan. Located in the eastern hills of Kyoto, this historic Buddhist temple was founded in…

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Temple of the Golden Pavilion), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, Deer Garden Temple), is a Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto and one of Japan’s most iconic and recognizable…

Fushimi Inari-taisha (伏見稲荷大社) is a vast and ancient Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto, and it stands as the head shrine for some 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. Founded in 711…

Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan), Japan’s tallest peak, is an active stratovolcano that has become a global symbol of the nation. Revered for centuries, its near-perfectly symmetrical cone is a sacred…

The iconic Samoan fale (pronounced fah-lay) is more than just a house; it’s a profound symbol of Samoan culture, community, and an ingenious adaptation to the tropical environment. It embodies…

Mount Matavanu is an active volcano on the island of Savai’i, Samoa, whose crater is a site of dramatic natural history and lush rejuvenation. The volcano is most famous for…

Papapapaitai Falls, also known as Tiavi Falls, is one of Samoa’s tallest and most dramatic waterfalls. Plunging over 100 meters (328 feet) into a deep, jungle-clad gorge, it is a…

The Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, located in the hills above Apia, Samoa, is the beautifully restored former home of the celebrated Scottish author. Named Villa Vailima, the grand colonial-style mansion…

Vavau Beach is a secluded and picturesque white-sand beach located on the stunning south coast of Upolu, Samoa. It is a quintessential tropical paradise, known for its pristine condition, calm…

The Savaia Giant Clam Sanctuary is a community-run marine protected area on the south coast of Upolu, Samoa, dedicated to the conservation of giant clams (faisua). In a shallow, crystal-clear…

Palolo Deep Marine Reserve is Samoa’s most accessible and well-known snorkeling destination, offering a vibrant underwater world just a short swim from the shore of the capital city, Apia. Established…

The Alofaaga Blowholes, also known as the Taga Blowholes, are one of the most spectacular and powerful natural attractions in Samoa. Located on the rugged southwestern coast of Savai’i island,…

The Piula Cave Pool, also known as Fatumea Pool, is a unique and enchanting natural swimming hole located on the north coast of Upolu, Samoa. It is a freshwater spring…

Afu Aau Waterfall, also known as Olemoe Falls, is a spectacular and beloved natural attraction located in the lush interior of Savai’i, Samoa’s largest island. It is celebrated as one…

Lalomanu Beach is a world-renowned stretch of coastline on the southeastern tip of Upolu, Samoa, frequently cited as one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. It is the…

To Sua Ocean Trench is one of Samoa’s most famous and breathtaking natural wonders. Located on the southern coast of Upolu island, its name literally translates to “Giant Swimming Hole.”…

Aylin Prandi is a French actress and singer of Italian and Argentine descent. Fluent in multiple languages, she has built a career in both French and Italian cinema and television,…

Aylar Lie is an Iranian-Norwegian personality who has had a multifaceted career spanning modeling, music video acting, television reality shows, and professional poker. She became widely known in Norway after…

Ayla Kell is an American actress and former ballet dancer. She is widely recognized for her lead role as Payson Keeler in the ABC Family (now Freeform) gymnastics drama series…

Ayesha Takia is an Indian former actress who worked predominantly in Hindi films. She began her career in advertisements and music videos before making a successful transition to Bollywood, earning…

Ayesha Perry-Iqbal is a Welsh-Pakistani model, presenter, and advocate, primarily recognized for breaking barriers as one of the first Pakistani plus-size models in the U.S. and for her powerful advocacy…

Ayelet Zurer is a highly acclaimed Israeli actress who has successfully transitioned from a prominent career in Israeli film and television to notable roles in international and Hollywood productions. She…