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The traditional wooden entrance of Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan surrounded by mountains.

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan: Secrets of the World’s Oldest Hotel

Introduction to Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan Most hotels close within a single generation. Furthermore, very few businesses of any kind survive for a full century. However, one small inn in Japan has remained open for over 1,300 years—and it still welcomes guests with the same grace today. Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan sits quietly in Yamanashi Prefecture, surrounded by the […]

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Normandie 1944 watch made from WWII helmet and Normandy sand.

Normandie 1944 Watch: A Timeless Tribute to D-Day History

Summary Col & MacArthur honors D-Day heroes through materials from WWII relics. Moreover, each piece features sand from Normandy beaches, metal from US Army helmets, and fabric from soldiers’ haversacks. The result is a timepiece that keeps history alive on your wrist. Introduction The Normandie 1944 watch by Col & MacArthur is more than a

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