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The secret meaning behind the name Minolta (and how the camera brand evolved before disappearing forever)

Minolta is a storied name in photography, dating back to 1928 when Kazuo Tashima (1899-1985) started Nichidoku Shashinki Shōten ("Japan-German Camera Company") and released the Nifcarette, a folding ...
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The Japanese city with the most hot springs in the world - Beppu, Japan

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Japan dives into New Year with prayers and an icy plunge

Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New ...
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Why this Japanese city has more hot springs than anywhere else

Beppu, Japan is home to more hot springs than anywhere else in the world. This video explores how the city became synonymous with geothermal activity, what makes its onsen culture unique, and how hot ...