Japan's iconic \"juhyo,\" or snow monsters of Mount Zao, are shrinking due to climate change and forest pest outbreaks. These unique ice-covered trees, ...

When he was 56, Chiura Obata — already recognized as a gifted landscape painter known for beautiful vistas of California — moved with his family to Utah, but not by choice. The move in 1942 was a ...

2024 marked the 90th anniversary of Japan’s national parks—first established to satisfy a growing domestic interest, and stimulate the curiosity of foreign travelers. The events of the century that ...

Lake bridge in fog with tree reflection in water, Ino-cho, Kochi Prefecture. . If you’re ready to explore Japan in a novel and enriching way, check out these two new tours offered by Walk Japan. If ...

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I’ve just slipped out of an exquisite jewel-box combination of moss garden, pond garden, and camellia garden that is virtually deserted on this brilliant autumn afternoon. At Yoshiki-en (60-1 ...

In Kyushu and Central Japan, cascading waterfalls, ethereal forests, and rolling hills beckon visitors to discover their hidden wonders. Popular with cyclists, the undulating Kawauchi Pass includes a ...

Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun! Japan is a country of contrasts and surprises, with a mix of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the tranquil ...

Johanna Jainchill, Travel Weekly's editor at large, toured northern Japan as a guest of the the local tourism authorities in advance of the World Travel and Tourism Council Summit. Her third and final ...