For over a thousand years, Kyoto was the capital of Japan. During this time, it became a repository of the finest achievements of Japanese culture, art, and religion. Temples with curved roofs are reflected in the still surface of ponds,...
Biwa is a lake in Japan located on Honshu Island, the largest island in the Japanese archipelago. The lake is located in the central part of the island, in Shiga Province. Its shape resembles a giant biwa (a pear-shaped Japanese...
The everyday customs of Chinese residents can surprise even the most seasoned travelers. It's perfectly normal to stroll around the city in pajamas, clean your ears with metal chopsticks, and bring fruit to guests instead of traditional souvenirs. And the...
The most populous provinces in China are Guangdong and Shandong, home to approximately 227 million people. China has over 100 cities with populations exceeding 1 million, and 17 megacities have surpassed the 10 million mark. Let's look at the largest...
South Korea's second-largest metropolis, Busan, with a population of over 3.5 million, is renowned for its picturesque beaches, hot springs, national parks, and bustling port city atmosphere. Cultures intersect here, as ships from all over the world dock at the...