NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture—For those who come to marvel at Kegon Falls here, one of "Japan's three great waterfalls," it is as if Mother Nature has ... and disappointed. Koichi Kondo, 69, who ...

“We have an excess of lions,” said Tsuyoshi Shirawa, an animal dealer who runs a company called Rep Japan in the capital of Shizuoka Prefecture ... Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources ...

Here's Part 3 of industry experts sharing their perspectives on new and exciting developments impacting the plant breeding industry.

Situated across from Okayama Prefecture on the other side of the Seto Inland Sea and backed by the Sanuki Mountains, Kagawa overflows with nature. In fact, it is home to Japan’s first national ...

Shiga Prefecture. (Koichi Nishimura) KOKA, Shiga -- A group of women belonging to a prefectural hunting association recently staged a study session in this west Japan city to share knowledge on ...

Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, and ...

Now a new long trail through Ibaraki Prefecture north of Tokyo will let you “journey back in time” and see the history, culture, and the natural beauty of Japan. The area can be reached by ...

(Mainichi/Koichi ... Prefecture, killing two crew members. Despite this, U.S. flights have continued in the area, raising long-standing concerns among residents. In January 1999, the Japan-U.S ...

(Mainichi/Koichi ... into a Kochi Prefecture dam near a child care center under the "Orange Route," a training path for low-altitude flights by U.S. military aircraft in western Japan.

Snow clouds affected not only the Japan Sea side, including Aomori and Akita Prefectures, but also the Pacific side, reaching areas like Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures, where some cities recorded ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat. By Finn-Olaf Jones Unlike the high jinks and ...