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

BIEI, Hokkaido—Over ... earning Biei national fame as a scenic town. Kakuwa said the number of tourists visiting Biei dropped following the collapse of Japan’s bubble economy of the late ...

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Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park has 16 lakes to explore ... Turkey At Its Best "Some of the best national parks in Japan are in Hokkaido, the sparsely populated northernmost island of ...

Want to add some heat to your hikes? Try these six active volcano hikes, from Japan to Italy to Guatemala and everywhere in between.

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for ... French-style fort is a national historic site surrounded by renowned cherry blossoms. The adjacent 107m-high Goryokaku Tower offers a unique aerial ...

The best places to go in Asia in 2025 are a study in how vast and varied the continent is. From the ancient gingkgo forests ...

Today, we delve into the medal winning bourbons from The Whiskey Wash Awards, discussing some notable winning expressions and ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main ... Offering aerial views of national parks and iconic landscapes, helicopter flights combine breathtaking ...

Hong Kong director-producer Johnnie To has been scouting locations for a new action movie in northern Japan, leading to ... in the snowy northern district of Hokkaido, since late December last ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries. On Feb. 5, a rescue request was ...

Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.