
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs Serpentine Hotel for Okinawa Coast
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for the Vertex Hotel in Okinawa, Japan, featuring a unique snaking form that follows the coastal landscape.
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Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for the Vertex Hotel in Okinawa, Japan, featuring a unique snaking form that follows the coastal landscape.

Japan is investing billions into Hokkaido, transforming the agricultural island into a global hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The initiative, led by Rapidus, aims to revive Japan's chip-

Japan's onsen and sento offer unique cultural experiences, despite initial visitor apprehension about public nudity. These baths provide relaxation and health benefits, with clear etiquette rules that

Kyoto will introduce a significantly higher hotel tax for tourists starting in 2026, with levies reaching up to $100 per night for luxury rooms.

A Hokkaido Shinkansen driver's lapse in concentration caused a bullet train to travel at just 36 km/h in a 160 km/h zone inside the undersea Seikan Tunnel.

Universal Studios Japan's Halloween event, running until November 5, features new Pokémon and HamiKuma themed food, merchandise, and nightly horror attractions.

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