Joshua Mellin

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See inside Japan's 'waving cat' temple

While many associate maneki-neko talismans with Chinese businesses, their origins actually reside in Japan. See inside the "waving cat" temple.

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St. Vincent Played a Sexy, Sweaty ACL Late Night Show at Stubb’s Austin

After a blistering first day in Austin's Zilker Park that included performances by David Byrne, The National and Paul McCartney, Texas' own Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, slinked to the Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheate stage for an Official ACL festival la

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A Primer on Paul McCartney’s Complicated History with—and Triumphant Return to—Japan

In 1966, The Beatles weren’t greeted with the usual pandemonium in Tokyo—and since that time McCartney hasn’t exactly had a smooth relationship with the Japanese authorities himself. But Paul, ever the professional, has never been one to hold a grudge.

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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Courtney Barnett Takes Tokyo By Storm

On this leg of the "Tell Me How You Really Feel" tour, it was straight to the Land of the Rising Sun for the Aussie rocker.

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Third Man Records Celebrates Tenth Anniversary in Music City

Jack White and The Raconteurs played their first show in eight years.

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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Billie Eilish’s “When We All Fall Asleep” World Tour at Chicago’s United Center

The seventeen-year-old singer easily sold out the spacious 18k-capacity arena.

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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Vampire Weekend’s “Father of the Bride” Tour Hits Chicago’s Northerly Island

The band rolled into the Windy City for a foggy Father’s Day celebration.

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Inside the Haunted Hotels That Inspired ‘The Shining’

All of the hotels that inspired the iconic spots in the book and movie are still functioning and open for your haunted stay.

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Inside the Tokyo temple where the 'waving cat' was born

The Maneki-neko goes by several names, including the waving cat. Take a look inside Gotokuji Temple in Toyko, Japan, believed to be the beloved figure's birthplace.

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Spain's most pivotal 'Game of Thrones' filming locations

The striking scenery of Spain is seen quite a bit in HBO's "Game of Thrones." Discover more about the filming locations and what a visit may reveal about the show.

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Is this the most unusual museum in Europe?

The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Spain stands as one of the strangest museums in all of Europe. Find out why this surreal fun house of Salvador Dali's' works make it a great day trip.

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The ultimate geek's guide to Tokyo

Otaku culture includes a wide variety of Japanese fandoms. This geek's guide to Tokyo shows you where to go and what to do.

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How to (safely) enjoy Japan's famed deer park

Just a 45-minute train ride south of Kyoto, Japan, is Nara Park, home to over 1,000 sacred deer. Find out how to get there and interact with the deer safely.

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Tokyo, the city where tradition and modernity collide

While honoring the customs of the past, Tokyo has forged the city of the future. Travelers have plenty of opportunities to enjoy these traditional and modern cultural attractions. Here's where to go.

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Welcome to the world's wildest intersection

At peak times, thousands of pedestrians scramble across what's believed to be the world's busiest intersection -- Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing. Here's how to experience this fascinating area.

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🍊 Annie Clark, St. Vincent

Grandoozy Denver, Colorado September 16th, 2018 All photos © Joshua Mellin per the guidelines listed under "Owner settings" to the right. twitter | instagram

AnnieClark, St. Vincent at the inaugural Grandoozy music festival in Denver, Colorado, 2018

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🐆 Annie Clark, St. Vincent

Grandoozy Denver, Colorado September 16th, 2018 All photos © Joshua Mellin per the guidelines listed under "Owner settings" to the right. twitter | instagram

Annie Clark, St. Vincent performs at the inaugural Grandoozy in Denver, Colorado.