CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY on the first installation of a multifamily housing and retail project in North San Jose on former Japanese-owned farmland. Mayor ...

While most people who travel to Japan go to Tokyo or Osaka, there’s so much more to discover in this beautiful country beyond ...

Planning, organizing and shepherding a 17-person group through a foreign nation halfway around the world for nearly two weeks ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. This evening, May 6, hundreds of UK landmarks will be lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Buildings, monuments, and attractions ...

Don't miss a story. Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. San Jose has finalized the removal of a farmhouse once home to World War II Japanese internment camp survivors to make way ...

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So, book your tickets and plan Egypt tours this vacation, where thrill and adventure await you, along with historical sites to explore and capture with your camera, creating lifelong memories. This ...

From locally inspired scenes of famous landmarks to delightful collaborations with beloved ... Muraoka Sohonpo, a well-established Japanese confectionery shop in Ogi, Saga Prefecture, is famous for ...

Some claim that the first novel in history was Japan’s Tale of Genji. Japan’s amazing history is only matched by the beautiful historical fictional works that poignantly present that history. This ...

Pairings change seasonally, but always feature famous products from Shimane, and as the capital of Matsue is said to be one of the country’s three major Japanese confectionery areas, sweets are often ...

Built to honor Japan’s Emperor Meiji (1867-1912), the ... To fine-tune the ideal tour, combining visits to must-see landmarks with detours to their own favorite under-the-radar spots.

For those interested in history, a visit to the Tochoji Temple is a must. It is home to one of the largest wooden Buddha statues in Japan. Other iconic landmarks include the Fukuoka City Museum, a ...