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Where to travel according to your zodiac sign?

gn has its "go-to" destination Aries, impulsive and energetic, will find their happiness in vibrant and stimulating destinations. For them, New York, Tokyo, and Marrakech are must-sees. New York, the city that never sleeps, aligns perfectly with the audacity of Aries. Tokyo offers a dynamic fusion o ...

10
Nov
2023

Malaysia: the 5 best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

res. Also nearby is Central Market, a large indoor market where you can stock up on souvenirs to bring home to your loved ones. 4- Shopping at Tokyo Street in Pavilion The Malaysian capital is also one of the best destinations for shopping in giant malls called shopping malls. In the city cen ...

23
Nov
2022

The Drops of God: 5 Good Reasons to Watch the France 2 TV Series

raining from her father to develop an exceptional nose and palate. When her dying father reestablishes contact and demands her presence, she travels to Tokyo. There, she meets Issei Tomine. To bequeath his invaluable collection of fine wines, the deceased envisioned, in his will, a competition arou ...

27
May
2024

Ibaraki: Flavors, Expertise, and Landscapes a 45-Minute Drive from Tokyo

icity that increasingly draws travelers seeking slow and local experiences. How to get there... without stress • By train: The JR Joban Line connects Tokyo Station to Mito or Tsukuba in approximately 60 minutes. • By car: From Narita Airport, it takes about 1 hour via the Ken-O Expressway. • B ...

31
Oct
2025

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

e difficult to recognize and define. In fact, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that a Japanese researcher from the University of Tokyo identified this fifth flavor and named it 'umami', meaning 'delicious taste'! 2- It is not the prerogative of Japanese cuisine Contrary to w ...

15
Mar
2022

Google Maps: discover cities in 3D with Immersive View

ed? Of course, since the Immersive View feature is very new, it does not yet cover the whole world. Initially limited to 250 monuments such as the Tokyo Tower or the Acropolis of Athens when it was launched, this novelty has just been extended to 5 major cities in the world. The cities that ar ...

14
Feb
2023

Takeru Amano: 5 Things to Know About This Japanese Artist

He is inspired by American pop art. Takeru Amano is sometimes referred to as a master of neo pop art. Born in Tokyo in 1977, this artist draws part of his inspiration from American pop art. Although he now lives and works in the Japanese capital, he resided in New York for three years, from 1997 t ...

03
Apr
2024

The TGV: 5 Anecdotes About the High-Speed Train

speed train, the Shinkansen, in 1959. It went into service in 1964, seventeen years before the first TGV! The world's first high-speed line connected Tokyo to Osaka. The first prototype was powered by gas. With this high-speed train project, the SNCF hopes to restore the attendance of its trains, wh ...

12
Mar
2007

An algorithm to predict the spread of disease

p predict where and when infected residents will head next. It correctly predicted that the virus would move from Wuhan to Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo within days of its initial appearance. Khan, who worked as an infectious disease specialist at a hospital in Toronto during the 2003 SARS out ...

30
Jan
2020

Paris 2024: The Paralympic Games in 5 Figures

ra shooting; • Para triathlon; • wheelchair rugby; • wheelchair tennis; • sitting volleyball. 55 medals 55 medals is the number of charms won by the French delegation at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021. It is also the goal that the French Paralympic team hopes to exceed d ...

26
Aug
2024

The Best Japanese Restaurants in Lyon: Our Gourmet Selection

it feels just like being in Japan! The intimate and subdued atmosphere further enhances the feeling of being truly transported to a small district in Tokyo. The cuisine focuses on tradition: sashimis, makis, and nigiris (salmon, tuna, sea bream...) are prepared with attention to detail. The chef wi ...

07
Oct
2025

Customs Officer Rousseau in Philadelphia: A Jungle of Masterpieces Under the Roof of the Barnes Foundation

first time the Barnes collections (18 works) and Paul Guillaume of the Orangerie (11 canvases). Add to that prestigious loans from New York, London, Tokyo, or Chicago, and you have a blockbuster retrospective that the American public hasn't seen in nearly twenty years. Yes, twenty years! A number t ...

16
Oct
2025

Nice: The Museum of Asian Arts is brimming with Japan: sumo photography, exceptional bonsai, and Bizen craftsmanship.

o, a sport... and a millennia-old ritual Did you know that the Nihon Sumo Kyokai (National Association) has about 700 professional rikishi and that the Tokyo tournaments, always sold out, gather nearly 11,000 spectators per day? More than a competitive sport, sumo remains a Shinto ritual, intertwine ...

31
Oct
2025