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Positive Aspects of Western Civilisation and Our Required Social Revolution

In Pakistani society, Western civilisation is generally mentioned in the context of its negative aspects-such as the weakening of the family system, materialism, and distance from religion. However, civic virtues practised there-such as greeting everyone with a welcome, the common use of “Good Morning,” “Thank you,” and “Sorry,” maintaining cleanliness, respecting the rights of others, […]

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Is tourism 'bubble' turning Japan's sacred Mount Koya into a 'theme park'?

KOYA, Wakayama -- On the solemn mountaintop in Koya, Wakayama Prefecture, a sacred Buddhist site popular with inbound visitors to Japan, a walk throug

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  • The influx of tourists has reduced the number of temple parishioners.

Traditional crafts artisans team up in Kyoto-Vienna exhibits

KYOTO (Kyodo) -- Following an exhibition held in Kyoto during the 2025 Osaka Expo, traditional artisans from Vienna and Kyoto are strengthening ties,

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  • Traditional crafts like Kyoto-style paper umbrellas and Nishijin-ori silk showcased.
  • Austrian carpenter inspired by Japanese kintsugi art after transport damage.

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