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Kanazawa: a jewel in Japan's crown

In this week’s episode of Target we go to Kanazawa, in the west of the archipelago. It is on UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for its traditional

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Self-flagellation in Philippines

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Traveller's diary: Baku

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Holi Festival in India

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Hong Kong celebrates Lunar New Year

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Art, nature and tradition in perfect balance in the Seto Inland Sea

Around 3,000 islands dot the Seto Inland Sea , also dubbed the ‘Mediterranean of Japan’. It’s a region rich in art, natural beauty, tradition and

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Traveller's diary: Seto Inland Sea

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A winter's tale in the Land of the Rising Sun

Just two hours from Tokyo lie Japanese Alps, offering the promise of an exotic ski adventure. Powder snow, stunning slopes and monkeys in hot springs

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Traveller's diary: Winter in Japan

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Khiva: gateway to the desert in Uzbekistan

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