Tantalizing Tokyo, literally teases you, as you gape at its wonders! Plunge into Tokyo's palette, which is a wondrous assortment of natural and manmade wonders. What Tokyo is endowed with, is God's gift to the land, but what it has become shows the people's gift to God! It's a paradise of sorts, with pretty cherry blossoms, resplendent in the various gardens dotting the land, marvelous mansions and shining shrines. An unforgettable place is the Tokyo Tower, a broadcast tower, designed after the Eiffel Tower. It's the world's tallest self-supporting tower which looks simply awesome at night, when illuminated. An aquarium and a wax museum occupy the ground floor. The Rainbow Bridge connecting mainland Tokyo with Odaiba, is an architectural marvel. Illuminated with multicolored lights, gives...
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A million lights descend on Varanasi
A five-day celebration that swings between the solemn and the festive, Diwali in Varanasi has become an annual spectacle that makes this city in Northern India light up. Tourists not only encounter a rich cultural tradition but also a profound sense of man's innate capacity to do good
Pull the plug on Panda?
As the symbol of China and the logo of the Worldwide Fund for Nature, panda gets a special treatment in wildlife conservation efforts. Chris Packham believes it's time to invest the money funding the pandas elsewhere. HelloWorld examines whether pandas are worth keeping, despite the cost.
Technology inspires volunteering
After typhoon Ondoy hit the Philippines, social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have been used to dispatch information on relief organizations, evacuation sites and supplies needed by flood victims. Hello World checks on technology's role in disaster alleviation and prevention.
Asia's weirdest foods
Asia's most famous delicacies such as dried lizard, baked snakes and rotten tofu might not raise everyone's appetite equally. HelloWorld brings you the weirdest foods from all over Asia.