Gods, myths & wonders of Japan’s National Parks
Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...
Who will call it the Gulf of America? A look at this and other naming disputes
Google says it will rename the Gulf of Mexico on its U.S. maps, and Mexico is pushing back. This wouldn't be the first body ...
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Google Maps will change the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the U.S.
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The Gulf of Whatnow? Mapmakers grapple with Trump's geographic renaming plans
A spokesperson for National Geographic, one of the most prominent map makers in the U.S., said this week that ... citing as an example a body of water between Japan and the Korean peninsula, referred ...
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This Japanese region is home to a unique fusion cuisine—here's what to know
A piece of home, but in Japan. And, of course ... as well spending time at the National Ainu Museum. Swans on Lake Kussharo are an ever-present reminder of Hokkaido's natural beauty and frosty ...
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Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Google Maps and contentious geography
Google announced on Monday that its online mapping platform, Google Maps, will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for users in the US. Additionally, Google Maps will change ...
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Maps are already being changed to 'Gulf of America.' It's not a simple process.
The changing of some other maps and charts may involve a longer process. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for example, is engaging with the Board on Geographic Names for ...
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Why Were Hopes of the 1990s Dashed? for 02/14/2025
As one who shared the hope, after the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, that representative government, guaranteed ...