Discovering Japan: A Last-Minute Birthday Surprise

Inside History on Instagram: "Japan’s earthquake-resistant infrastructure is among the most sophisticated globally, built to safeguard lives and property in one of the planet’s most seismically active zones. The country enforces rigorous building codes that mandate the use of reinforced concrete, flexible steel frameworks, and base isolation systems that enable buildings to sway safely during quakes. Many high-rise structures are outfitted with tuned mass dampers or water tanks to absorb and red

Ankit on Instagram: "Follow @mov.fy for more... Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak, rises 12,389 feet and is one of the most iconic symbols of the country. Located about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo, it is both a natural wonder and a cultural treasure. The nearly symmetrical cone of Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707, though it has remained dormant since. Its beauty has inspired countless works of art, poetry, and spiritual traditions. For centuries, Mount Fuji has been