In the northerly prefecture of Aomori, locals have a unique obsession with apples, which can be experienced in the region’s ...

Hidden in a deep valley at the foot of Mount Gassan, Hijiori Onsen offers the kind of stillness that feels rare today. The small hot spring village seems untouched by the passing years: wooden inns, ...

We love uncovering hidden travel sites around Japan that take us away from the crowds and lead us to discovering a myriad of culturally rich places. Shimane Prefecture has proven to be a veritable ...

The distribution of Japanese eels (Anguilla japonica) at the northern edge of the species' range appears to be shaped by ...

A distillery in northeastern Japan's Fukushima Prefecture is endeavoring to do its bit to change the negative public image ...

At Bangkok's Ōre, chef Dimitrios Moudios cooks everything in spring water. The 6-seat counter serves 32 courses with ...

It turns out there is a simple way to protect Japanese maples from frost damage without needing harsh chemicals or spending ...

Cyclist Bobby Judo rides through Yamaguchi’s straits, islands, mountains and historic towns, meeting fishermen, farmers and potters who preserve the region’s enduring samurai spirit.

Eager for a new start in 2026? The ancient religion of Shugendō promises fresh perspectives (sometimes literally) ...

For a hotel with the best views of Mount Fuji, look no further than Gora Kadan - a luxury opening built to frame the mountain ...

We live in an age where taking photographs is easier than ever. The numbers are honestly wild—research suggests roughly 1.8 ...

Freshwater alga, Chlorella vulgaris, is a new superfood with a small environmental footprint. The rise in interest in this ...