Plan your Bali trip around the island’s most important festivals in 2026 and 2027. This guide covers Nyepi, Ogoh-Ogoh, Galungan, Kuningan and other major events, including dates, travel disruptions and temple etiquette.
Category: EXPLORING LOCAL CULTURE & HISTORY
Understanding Japanese Castles: Stone Walls, Turrets and Keeps Explained
Japanese castles were built around three essential elements: ishigaki stone walls, yagura turrets and tenshu keeps. This guide explains how they developed, how they worked together and what to look for when visiting a castle in Japan.
Japanese License Plates Explained: What the Colors, Numbers and Symbols Mean
Japanese license plates contain much more information than they first appear to. This guide explains their colors, classification numbers, hiragana characters, regional names, sizes and custom number system.