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Ishikawa Bunyo, in his conversation with Vietnamese students, emphasized the importance of young people in Vietnam and Japan learning about the history of war and its impact on society. By understanding the tragedies of war, they can truly appreciate the peace and stability we enjoy today. Former war correspondent Ishikawa Bunyo (second, from right) at the exchange. Photo: KT Despite being 86 years old and relying on a cane to walk, Ishikawa Bunyo, a former war correspondent and photojournalist, vividly recalls his time in Vietnam during the mid-1960s. He traveled to the most dangerous war zones, capturing powerful images that depicted the harrowing experiences of the Vietnamese people. In one of his recollections, he shared an incident where American soldiers were laughing at the deaths of Vietnamese guerrillas, which he also photographed. By reflecting on this moment, he emphasized that even those who lose their lives in war have families and loved ones who suffer as a...

The 16 paintings have an impressive total area of 192m2. They are attached to the walls of four towers within the pagoda, including Phuoc Hue, Thai Hoa, Thanh Tuu, and Vien Man towers. Each painting is unique due to having its own meaning and features many of the nation’s famous landscapes. The paintings have been carefully assembled using small pieces of porcelain by artisans from Hanoi’s Bat Trang ancient pottery village for two years. Phuoc Hue tower features porcelain paintings detailing sightseeing spots in Da Nang, such as the Han river and Ngu Hanh Son (Marble) mountains. Thai Hoa tower includes paintings of the Central Highlands region. An image of Ben Thanh market is depicted within a porcelain painting. A porcelain painting features the epic landscape of Hue. Quan The Am Pagoda, or Lady Buddha Da Nang, is located at the foot of Kim Son Mountain, one of the five mountains which makes up the Ngu Hanh Son (Marble...

On 6 March, India’s Luxebook magazine published an article highlighting Vietnam’s robust tourism. It painted Vietnam as a diverse and unforgettable destination with dynamic cities, natural beauty, and some of the best food in the world. While most tourists flock to popular spots like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, the highlands, rivers, rice terraces, and paddy fields provide culturally rich experiences. A screenshot of the article on Luxebook. Here are 7 destinations worth visiting as recommended by Luxebook: Hanoi Hanoi is the second largest city in Vietnam. Being a city of great historical significance, Hanoi offers ample architecture to explore in the Old Quarter, including St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Bach Ma Temple, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, and Hoan Kiem Lake. The city also boasts countless temples, galleries, and French colonial architecture. Tourists are advised to walk along the train street and blend in at Phung Hung Mural Street which has around 20 murals...