From lush tropical paradises to volcanic landscapes, these islands showcase the country's awe-inspiring geography. If you don’t make it to one of the thousands of lesser-known islands, Hokkaido, the ...

On the Pacific coast, east of Japan, Matsushima Bay is home to more than 250 rocky islets covered with pine trees, scattered across a milky-coloured inland sea. This marine decor, often shrouded in ...

The Japanese countryside is beautiful in winter, spring, summer, and fall, and one of the best ways to appreciate the changing scenery is by riding the rails. Now, a Japanese rail company is ...

Step into a storybook: Shirakawa-go’s iconic gassho-zukuri houses and scenic mountains make it Asia’s most beautiful village. When most travelers plan a trip to Japan, the usual hotspots—Tokyo’s ...

BOT copy 39088019576586 purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Moss, stone, trees, and sand arranged in striking or natural-looking compositions: the tradition of establishing and ...