The Kuril Islands are a set of islands that stretches more than 800 miles from the north of Japan to the tip of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia.
Kumano Kodo: An ancient pilgrimage route in Japan
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage route dating back more than 1,000 passing various Shinto shines and holy sites.
Djibouti Military Bases: A multi-country presence in a strategic location
Because of its strategic location for commerce, Djibouti has attracted the eyes of foreign military powers keen on protecting their nation’s interests – US, France, Japan and China all have significant permanent military bases in the small African country.