The Villeret collection gets its name from the town in Switzerland where Blancpain was founded. Watches from the Villeret collection have always leaned towards a dressier, black tie aesthetic. The one thing which distinguishes this collection from so many others in the world of watchmaking is the...
PLANO, Texas (November 8, 2024)– On the eve of the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ spectacular new cinematic event, “Wicked,” Lexus is pulling back the curtain on two character-themed wrapped vehicles inspired by the film’s iconic witches of Oz. The striking Elphaba TX and ...
That he had sold the nation to her enemies, that he had turned it against the very principles it was founded on. But those claims are nothing. Nothing save for insults to the very legacy of Ataturk. In his long tenure as President of the Turkish Republic, Ismet Inönü has pursued a...
Founded in 1925, EPOS was based in La Vallee Joux by the watchmaking dynasty of James Aubert. So far so Swiss. In fact, there are plenty of watchmakers whose histories follow the same lines. The main difference is that EPOS is still here. Despite the very serious prices its timepieces ...
For more than 800 years, Togakushi has had a strong association with Japan’s fabled ninjas. Established in the 12thcentury, the Togakure school of ninja was founded in the mountains of Togakushi and though practicing ninja maybe few and far between these days – believe it or not there are...
Founded in 1923, Tempura Tsunahachi built its reputation on using the freshest ingredients and highest quality tempura in Tokyo. Starting in Shinjuku, they now have a total of 7 locations around Japan. We elected to go to the newer Ginza location. With a ton of heritage, and frequented by...
Atsuta Shrineis one of the most important shrines in Shintoism. The shrine was founded to house the legendary sword, Kusanagi no Tsurugi—one of the three imperial regalia along with the sacred mirror at Ise Jingu and the sacred jewel at the Imperial Palace. Approximately 9 million people visit...
It belongs to the Shingon Buddhism esoteric school, founded in Japan in the 9th century by monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi). It is also affiliated with Narita-san Shinsho-ji, a temple located near Narita International Airport in the east of Tokyo. Built in 1703, the temple was damaged by the ...
Although Fiat is a bigger company, Ferrari is probably the world’s best-known Italian car. Founded in 1929 by racing driver Enzo Ferrari, the company’s bright-red cars and prancing-horse badge are famous around the world. Ferrari is the only team to have raced in Formula One since the...
It’s said that the alpine pass was created by the Consumi family who were forced into political exile in Florence in 1482 and ten years later founded the town around an ancient spring and a church dedicated to San Domenico di Guzman. In more modern times, the opening of the Baccelli ...