Why North Korea Needs an Enemy Like America to Survive
The nation’s complicated history hinges on three words that explain the totalitarian regime’s behavior
No Wonder Lord of the Rings’ Middle-Earth Was Filmed Here
For 18 months, the cast and crew of the Lord of the Rings trilogy filmed their scenes across the tiny island of New Zealand
Why Mount Fuji Endures As a Powerful Force in Japan
Not even crowds and the threat of an eruption can dampen the eternally mysterious volcano
Nine Places to Enjoy Naturally Green Waters This St. Patrick’s Day
Leave the dye behind—these watery wonderlands are 100 percent natural
Can Ancient Techniques Make Modern Wine Better?
A new generation of wineries are going to painstaking lengths to acquire hundreds of historic clay karases
Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal
One of the world’s greatest memorials to love remains a place of mystery
Meet the Michelin-Starred Chef Pushing the Limits of Vegetarian Cuisine in China
Master chef Tony Lu discusses China’s changing tastes and his own innovative approach to ‘Vegetarian Fusion’
You’ve Been Slurping Ramen All Wrong
In Japan, ramen is a culinary touchstone that goes way beyond food
Why the Japanese Eat Cake For Christmas
A tradition beginning in war and ending in cake
This Isolated Australian Region Is Home to Over 100 Wineries
An Australian wine region with epic surfing beaches, a welcoming vibe and standout Cabernets and Chardonnays
The Burmese Monument That Appears to Defy Gravity
On the peak of Mount Kyaiktiyo is a mind-bending Buddhist monument: a 25-foot rock that balances precariously on the edge of a cliff
Japan’s Most Mouthwatering Dishes Are Made of Plastic
Discover sampuru, the art of mind-blowingly realistic fake food
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These Eclectic Images Reveal Taiwan’s Many Moods
A highlight from our photo contest: Local photographer Yingting Shih captures surprising and unique moments in his travels
Japan Is Getting “Invisible” Trains That Blend into the Landscape
Admiring the scenery just got even better
Discover the Real Ramen at a Shrine to Slurpy Noodles
The iconic dish has surprising regional roots
Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: India
Meet the Woman Fighting for the Survival of India’s Traditional Crafts Culture
Jaya Jaitly aims to protect India’s cultural heritage from the threat of globalized marketplaces
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