THE HISTORY OF JAPAN
The early periods of Japanese history can be divided into four distinct periods. Firstly, there is the Japanese Paleolithic Period, which lasted several millennia between 40,000 BC to 14,000 BC.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Author: Pilot Guides
Top Sites: Guyana
Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, has been described as the most dangerous place in South America and visitors are advised to be alert at all times and never to walk alone after dark. But in spite of the danger the people are still reputed to be open and friendly.
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Angel Falls – The world’s highest waterfall
If you were ask someone what it is exactly that Venezuela is famous for, those in the know will usually give you at least one of three typical answers: petroleum, beautiful women, and Angel Falls.
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Town of Samurai Homes: Kakunodate
Occupying 862 sq. km (333sq. miles) of northern Tohoku in the north east of the island of Honshu is the resplendent Towada-Hachimantai National Park, best visited for its scenic lakes, rustic hot-spring spas that seem little changed over the decades Here there is skiing,
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Japan’s Mummified Monks: The Sokushinbutsu
Scattered throughout Northern Japan are over two dozen mummified Japanese monks known as Sokushinbutsu. Followers of shugendo, an ancient form of Buddhism, the monks died in the ultimate act of self-denial.
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