Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

As Japan's first winery established by a municipality ... 1,300m up to Mount Kurodake in the Daisetsuzan National Park. The park is known locally as "the Playground of the Gods", thanks to ...

For Japan Rail Pass holders, unlimited train travel to Asahikawa ... known for its innovative animal exhibits. The nearby Daisetsuzan National Park provides opportunities for winter sports and ...

As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...

It is time to bring together a redoubtable defensive alliance that can deter Chinese hegemonic designs across the region—an ...

The Japanese government recently launched an initiative it hopes will encourage foreign tourists to venture off the beaten path to the country's national parks by offering collectible stamps ...

Top 3 Can't Miss The Galápagos National Park is known for its unique wildlife ... Turkey At Its Best "Some of the best national parks in Japan are in Hokkaido, the sparsely populated northernmost ...

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across ...

The incoming US national security advisor has suggested President-elect Donald Trump will maintain current trilateral frameworks such as Japan-US-South Korea and Japan-US-Philippines to counter China.

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...