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August 8, 2025

Short Doc Takes Us Inside a 1,300-Year-Old Hotel Run by Same Family for 46 Generations in Japan

Japan is a culturally rich nation filled with history that endures today. One prime example of this is Hลshi, a 1,300-year-old ryokan (a Japanese traditional inn) in the city of Komatsu. Founded in 717, it holds the record for the worldโ€™s oldest, continually run family business, as well as third oldest hotel in Japan. Since its opening, 46 generations of Hลshi family members have overseen the hotel operations.

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August 4, 2025

Take a Look Inside a Rare Buddhist Temple in Malaysia With One of the Worldโ€™s Tallest Pagodas

When you think of impressive pagodas, countries like China or Thailand may come to mind, but did you know that Malaysia is home to a pagoda that is one of the worldโ€™s largest? Nestled in a valley on the outskirts of Ipoh, the Enlightenment Heart Buddhist Temple is a complex that stretches over 12 acres. And at the heart is a 13-story, 236-foot-tall pagoda that is impressive inside and out.

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July 3, 2025

Record-Breaking Drone Show Lights up the Night Sky in Chinaโ€™s Tech-Forward Metropolis

Chongqing is one China's largest cities, and has emerged as its most futuristic metropolis over the last few years. Boasting ultra-modern skyscrapers and the world's largest monorail network, the city is also home to dazzling, record-breaking drone shows. Recently, a light show featuring over 10,000 individual drones broke the Guinness World Record for the Largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones. โ€œToday, the target to beat was 10,197 drones.

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