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Elegboro receiving protective items donated by Yeye Olusola Alabi

Oluomo of Egboro land, Yeye Olu-Omo donate Personal Protective Items to Hospitals in Ijebu-Jesa as Olori Lara Agunsoye distributes liquid soap to encourage handwashing

May 27, 2020May 31, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

The Oluomo and Yeye Oluomo of Egboro land, Chief Olusola and Chief (Mrs) Ariyike Olu-Alabi have donated packs of personal protective materials including latex examination gloves, nose masks and hand …

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ALHAMDULILAH EID-EL-FITRI CELEBRATION IS HERE AGAIN

May 25, 2020June 14, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

The Muslim Ummah of Ijebu Jesa under the pragmatic leadership of Sheik Alhaji Surv. AbdulGaniyu Sulaiman Kolawole, the Chief Imam of Ijebu-jesa land wishes Muslims across the globe a happy …

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CELEBRATING HIGH CHIEF JOSEPH BABATUNDE OLOWE, THE ENURIN AGBA-OYE OF EGBOROLAND, IJEBU-JESA @ 75

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

High Chief Joseph Babatunde Olowe was born on 17 May, 1945 in Iseyin, Oyo State, to the family of Late Pa Michael Oladipupo Olowe from Ajigiteri ruling house, Okenisa and …

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PASTOR TOLA FASERU DONATES FOOD ITEMS TO RESIDENTS OF IJEBU-JESA

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

Kind hearted citizens of Ijebu-Jesa both at home and abroad have continued to reach out to the aged, poor and vulnerable in the community as the corona virus induced lockdown …

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IJUC celebrates Chief Ayodele Fatiregun at 80!

May 24, 2020June 14, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

Chief Ayodele Fatiregun, the Obalua of Egboro land is 80, Hurray! The IJUC Global President, Engr. Olugbemiga Abudiore and the Financial Secretary, Mrs Bola Ajayi presents the living legend with …

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New One-Stop Auto Shop opens in Ijebu-Jesa

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

It is the season of new innovations and breaking new grounds in Egboro land. The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, HRM Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye was joined by the Olodogo of …

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CELEBRATING HIGH CHIEF JOSEPH BABATUNDE OLOWE, THE ENURIN AGBA-OYE OF EGBOROLAND, IJEBU-JESA @ 75

May 17, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

High Chief Joseph Babatunde Olowe was born on 17 May, 1945 in Iseyin, Oyo State, to the family of Late Pa Michael Oladipupo Olowe from Ajigiteri ruling house, Okenisa and …

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PASTOR TOLA FASERU DONATES FOOD ITEMS TO RESIDENTS OF IJEBU-JESA

May 10, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

Kind hearted citizens of Ijebu-Jesa both at home and abroad have continued to reach out to the aged, poor and vulnerable in the community as the corona virus induced lockdown …

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OLORI ‘LARA AGUNSOYE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES CASH TO WIDOWS, AGED AND VULNERABLE RESIDENTS OF IJEBU-JESA

April 11, 2020 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

As citizens of Osun State continue to grapple with the effects of lockdown forced by the ravaging Corona Virus pandemic, Olori ‘Lara Agunsoye Foundation (OLAF) has reached out to widows, …

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Oluomo of Egboro land, Yeye Olu-Omo donate Personal Protective Items to Hospitals in Ijebu-Jesa as Olori Lara Agunsoye distributes liquid soap to encourage handwashing

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Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit

24 April 2024

[allAfrica] AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Global media leaders, development experts, academics and corporate titans will share best practices to elevate ethics and combat information manipulation to advance Africa's economic transformation and human development. [...]

South Africa: Nearly Half of South Africans Can't Afford Basics - Survey - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2024

24 April 2024

[allAfrica] [...]

Kenya: Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation

24 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program. [...]

Kenya: KPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port

24 April 2024

[Business Day Africa] In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would require owners of empty containers and idle equipment to move them out of the facility. [...]

Kenya: 8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works

24 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company. [...]

Liberia: 12 Major Highways Under Full Rehab

24 April 2024

[Liberian Observer] The government has embarked on the rehabilitation of 12 major highways across the country. The rehabilitation of the 12 highways is in line with President Boakai's promise to keep all major highways pliable year-round. The 12 major highways constitute about 742.5 kilometers, a source at the Ministry of hinted. [...]

South Africa: Cosatu Applauds the Progressive Agreement to Halt Retrenchments of 6 000 Workers At the Post Office

24 April 2024

[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds the progressive agreement to halt the retrenchments of 6 000 workers at the South African Post Office (SAPO). This profound agreement provides relief and hope to thousands of SAPO employees and their families. COSATU congratulates its Affiliate, the Communications Workers' Union (CWU) for its tireless efforts on behalf of SAPO employees. [...]

Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training

24 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. [...]

Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Confirmed Participation of Government Officials for #USAfricaBizSummit2024 in Dallas May 6-9 - REGISTER NOW

18 April 2024

[CCA] Excitement is building as we're just 2 weeks away from the highly anticipated 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit! Get ready to join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as we convene to explore dynamic opportunities for growth and collaboration between the U.S. and Africa. [...]

South Africa: Agricultural Hubs Create Work and Hope for Hundreds

24 April 2024

[GroundUp] But Industrial Development Corporation funding for the project in KwaZulu-Natal is coming to an end [...]

Kenya: Govt to Release Ksh26m Owed to Dairy Farmers By New KCC

24 April 2024

[Business Day Africa] The government has unveiled plans to disburse Ksh26 million in payment to dairy farmers nationwide to clear the debt owed to milk farmers. [...]

Liberia: Police and Motorcyclists Sign MOU On Road & Public Safety

24 April 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, aiming to enhance public safety and ensure the safety of motorists. [...]

Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs

24 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and cut healthcare costs. [...]

Africa: Strong Calls for Innovative Financing, Reform of International Financial System to Achieve SDGs in Africa

24 April 2024

[New Times] In a strong call to stakeholders at the opening of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General on April 23 said that urgent action is needed to increase capital flows into developing countries, particularly in Africa to make the SDGs stimulus a reality. She also urged the international community to support Africa in its efforts to deliver its vision for development through the SDGs 2030 agenda and Agenda [...]

Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains

24 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by yesterday's heavy downpour. [...]

Zimbabwe: Legislators Grill RBZ Governor Mushayavanhu Over ZiG's Failure to Purchase Fuel

24 April 2024

[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank Governor (RBZ) John Mushayavanhu has said fuel pricing is being negotiated with suppliers and the outcome of the meetings will soon be made public. [...]

Liberia: I. Coast Cocoa Trade Destroying Liberian Forest-Report

24 April 2024

[New Dawn] Brussels -- An investigation by Côte d'Ivoire NGO suggests that the European Union law on deforestation urgently needs to be implemented to significantly strengthen supply chain traceability mechanisms. [...]

Ethiopia: Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios

23 April 2024

[Mastercard Foundation] As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University, and ShayaShone, successfully established five state-of-the-art multimedia studios in public universities across Ethiopia, known as 'Resource Centers'. These resource centers are in Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa, Jimma, and Hawassa Universities. These studios [...]

Angola: Angola and Indonesia Trade Rises to USD 1.6 Billion in Five Years

24 April 2024

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The volume of business between Angola and Indonesia has risen from USD 1.5 billion to USD 1.6 billion in the last five years, said Tuesday in Luanda Province the Indonesian ambassador to the country, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo. [...]

Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Electricity Market in Ekiti, Ondo

24 April 2024

[Premium Times] The nation's electricity market was previously centralised until the presidential assent to the amendment of relevant portions of the Nigerian Constitution last year. [...]

Nigeria: FAAN Reopens Lagos Runway After Dana Incident

24 April 2024

[Vanguard] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations at about 8 p.m. [...]

Liberia: LCAA and Bagasoo Conduct Training On Safety Concerns

24 April 2024

[New Dawn] The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) and the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) conduct training on Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC) at the Farmington Hotel in Harbel Margibi County. [...]

Liberia: Commerce Inspector Arrested for Stolen Rice

24 April 2024

[New Dawn] Police apprehend Commerce Inspector in Ganta, for stolen rice. [...]

South Africa: Johannesburg Power Outage Threatens Critical Healthcare - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2024

23 April 2024

[allAfrica] [...]

Malawi: Malawi Takes Steps to End Poverty Among Women and Girls

24 April 2024

[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi and its development partners are trying something new to help the country's most vulnerable women and girls get out of extreme poverty. Besides enhancing their socio-economic status, a new three-year program will strengthen their resilience to crises, shocks and disasters. [...]

How can we reduce global food insecurity?

24 April 2024

New report warns that 282 million people faced acute hunger last year. [...]

Columbia faculty ‘furious’ over student arrests at Gaza protests

24 April 2024

Columbia University faculty say they are ‘furious’ at the arrest of students at pro-Palestine protests on campus [...]

Spain’s prime minister halts public duties after wife accused of corruption

24 April 2024

Pedro Sanchez says he will make an announcement on his political future next week. [...]

Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel

24 April 2024

Despite outcry over abuses in Gaza war, US president stresses that his commitment to Israel's security is 'ironclad'. [...]

Escaped horses in central London injure four people

24 April 2024

A pair of escaped military horses was caught on camera running through central London. [...]

UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel

24 April 2024

Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the Channel and panic took hold. [...]

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as cross-border fire escalates

24 April 2024

Hezbollah dismisses Israeli claim that it has killed half of the group's commanders in southern Lebanon. [...]

Portrait by Gustav Klimt sells for $32m at Vienna auction

24 April 2024

Portrait of Miss Lieser, a painting of a young woman left unfinished due to Klimt's death, was long believed to be lost. [...]

Dove release as gesture of peace in European Parliament met with dismay

24 April 2024

MEP releases dove as he calls for peace, to the consternation of other members in the European Parliament chamber. [...]

Life Before Land

24 April 2024

Distant weather warnings are now full-on alerts in Bangladesh as it faces the brutal effect of climate change. [...]

About 282 million people faced acute hunger last year: UN-led report

24 April 2024

Gaza, Sudan and other conflicts, along with extreme weather and economic shocks, worsened food insecurity, report says. [...]

Are settler politics running unchecked in Israel?

24 April 2024

While far-right settler sentiments have always existed, they seem to be having a louder and louder say in Israel today. [...]

Photos: Argentina protesters march against Milei’s public university cuts

24 April 2024

A worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protesters into the streets. [...]

Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar

24 April 2024

As a long-delayed aid package was passed, Ukrainian drones and missiles scored successes against Russian targets. [...]

US top diplomat Blinken visits China amid escalated tensions over Taiwan

24 April 2024

US State Secretary begins three days of talks with Chinese officials after Senate approves an aid package to Taiwan. [...]

Modi wants to turn India’s election into a Hindu-Muslim war

24 April 2024

And the Election Commission of India is allowing it. [...]

Satellite images show new Israeli military outposts near Gaza

24 April 2024

Nine Israeli military outposts have been established near Gaza during the war according to satellite images. [...]

Drone video shows total destruction in former Gaza ‘safe area’

24 April 2024

Al Jazeera drone video shows the widespread destruction of neighbourhoods in Khan Younis. [...]

North Macedonia votes in presidential polls as EU membership bid looms

24 April 2024

The vote is the first in a series of polls that could decide whether the diverse Balkan country will ever join the EU. [...]

What is Israel’s bulldozer strategy in the occupied West Bank?

24 April 2024

Israeli forces often use bulldozers in raids on the occupied West Bank. We look at what’s behind this strategy. [...]

Uncovering of mass grave at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital: What you need to know

24 April 2024

More than 300 bodies retrieved from two of the largest hospitals in Gaza after Israeli sieges end this month. [...]

Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk

24 April 2024

Iran's Raisi visited Pakistan as the neighbours seek to mend ties after tit-for-tat military strikes this year. [...]

NBA roundup: Dallas Mavericks grab vital 96-93 road win over LA Clippers

24 April 2024

Mavericks steal home court advantage from the Clippers after winning game two in Los Angeles. [...]

Israeli protesters call for PM’s resignation over captives

24 April 2024

Families of Israelis held in Gaza staged a protest to mark 200 days since their relatives were taken. [...]

In Ukraine, low hopes for the liberation of lands occupied by Russia

24 April 2024

As Kyiv's forces struggle, fewer than half of Ukrainians believe the country could return to its pre-2014 borders. [...]

Four hurt as runaway horses bolt across London

24 April 2024

The horses, one bleeding heavily, caused chaos in central London as they collided with traffic. [...]

Man accused of kidnap and sexual assault of girl, 9

24 April 2024

The girl became separated from her family while shopping in central London on Monday. [...]

Headband was 'statement of faith, not pro-Hamas'

24 April 2024

Khaled Hajsaad wore the clothing at a pro-Palestine rally in central London in November, a court heard. [...]

Tube workers to strike over terms and conditions

24 April 2024

A strike on Friday and then a ban on overtime could see last-minute station closures, a union says. [...]

Arrested football agent 'wanted to watch funeral'

24 April 2024

Saif Alrubie felt he was owed a percentage of Kurt Zouma's transfer fee to West Ham, a court hears. [...]

Rape survivor 'disgusted' over no free transcripts

24 April 2024

The House of Lords rejects allowing victims of crime to request partial court transcripts for free. [...]

Protect young people from crime, Londoners say

24 April 2024

We've been speaking to Londoners to find out how crime and violence is affecting their lives. [...]

School says 11-hour-day pilot is for pupil wellbeing

24 April 2024

The school, with 40% of pupils eligible for free meals, says it provides a "private school service". [...]

Baby vulture is 'key step forward' for species

24 April 2024

It is the first time London Zoo has successfully returned a hand-reared chick to its parents. [...]

Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

24 April 2024

The crossbench peer spent 40 years as MP for Birkenhead and was a leading voice on welfare reform. [...]

Man charged with murder over Tottenham stabbing

24 April 2024

A 28-year-old man is due to appear in court over the death of Okechukwu Iweha. [...]

Arrests at St George's Day event in London

23 April 2024

Six people are arrested following the event in central London. [...]

Murder investigation launched after two die in fire

23 April 2024

Police believe there may have been an incident outside the the house before the fire started. [...]

My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London's West End

24 April 2024

The adaptation of the 1988 film has already enjoyed two successful runs at the Barbican theatre. [...]

Heathrow staff to strike over outsourcing dispute

23 April 2024

Some 800 workers, including trolley staff and security guards, plan to walk out from 7 to 13 May. [...]

Lack of officers delays fatal school crash investigation

23 April 2024

The family of a girl killed when a car crashed into her school are told there are too few forensic experts. [...]

Leadenhall Market serenaded with Morris dancing

23 April 2024

Watch when the Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men serenaded Leadenhall Market with traditional dancing. [...]

How would the next London mayor change the capital?

16 April 2024

We asked London's mayoral candidates what they would change in London ahead of polling day on 2 May. [...]

Night-time economy in alarming state - association

23 April 2024

Mayoral candidates have pledged to improve London nightlife with a variety of policies. [...]

Having a Mayor: Hustings... what hustings?

18 April 2024

This week, the BBC London trio discuss hustings and why few candidates are attending them this year. [...]

What is the London mayoral election?

24 April 2024

On Thursday 2 May, millions of Londoners will vote for the mayor and 25 London Assembly members. [...]

What does the mayor and the London Assembly do?

21 March 2024

With Londoners due to head to the polls on 2 May, the BBC looks at what the role means for the capital. [...]

The candidates vying to be the next London mayor

2 April 2024

The campaign to be the next London mayor has begun with the election due to be held on 2 May 2024. [...]

Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee

21 April 2024

Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route. [...]

Man paralysed on one side eyes marathon world record

20 April 2024

Ahead of the big race, the lifelong Spurs fan met with defender Ben Davies for some encouragement. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023