Umeshu Tasting in Tanabe
The first plum liqueur was brought to Edo from Wakayama over 400 years ago. The beginning of a success story
Pilgrimage to Hongu Taisha
Hike in Japan through the Kii mountain forest, past traces of the pilgrims of past centuries to the Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine
Paris is looking for cemetery sponsors
Paris raffles off burial sites. Anyone who restores a forgotten monument can then lie beneath it. Concession à Perpétuité – for all those who draw the right lot.
Kumano Kodo in kimono
Between Instagram motifs and cultural depth: historical hiking on Japan’s famous pilgrimage trail
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The original disappears. Won’t Fix.
The algorithm flags my original photo as an AI fake. Google’s response: ‘Won’t Fix’. Research into a system failure that politics, science and the media can no longer ignore
Pilgrimage to Anatolia
In December, thousands flock to the Şeb-i Arus in Konya. It’s all about Sufism, dervish ceremonies and Rūmī’s spiritual heritage
Germany can’t you see that? A warning call.
A journey through the dramatic years 1929 to 1933, the downfall of the Weimar Republic. Actor Roman Knižka and the Ensemble Opus 45 combine literature and music to warn of the creeping collapse of democratic values
Balloon flight over Cappadocia
Over 100 hot air balloons take off over Cappadocia every day. The choreographed mass business has nothing to do with the region’s ancient history
Osaka’s famous octopus snack
In Osaka, there is no way around the bright red octopus. The mix of crunchy octopus, soft batter and crispy shell makes them so popular
Japan and the plush charms
To understand why plush pendants are so popular in Japan, it helps to take a look at omamori, protective amulets from shrines and temples
Ürgüps women’s co-operative in Michelin
Women cook traditional dishes at the Tık Tık Kadın Emeği restaurant – and use them to finance young women’s studies in Istanbul
LAGA Neuss: Green heart, old terrain
Sustainable construction and recycling as an architectural statement: a skater pavilion is being built for the Neuss 2026 State Garden Show
