Southeast Asia is world-renowned for everything exotic: From its curry-based cuisine flaring hot with spices to unusual spiky and olfactory-offensive fruits like “durian,” the region has a fair share of them all. Throw in a sprinkling of festivals that defy even a semblance of normalcy, and you have one destination bound to satisfy yearnings for […]

The Japanese are a resilient and disciplined people. They are as observant of their heritage and ancient traditions as they are experts in things electronic and digital. No other people in Asia seem to be as bent as the Japanese in doing things right, in executing them perfectly, and in performing them according to their […]

Japan is a country with deep cultural and historical roots. Its faith is also an important factor, with the country celebrating many festivals all throughout the year. However, not all holidays are considered nationwide public holiday and may vary from region to region. Japan’s official public holidays are established by the Public Holiday Law of […]