Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

What it’s like to hike Japan’s sacred Kumano Kodo trail - This tranquil walking route that takes in waterfalls, temples and ...

Japan's topography is more than 70 percent ... He noticed a previously open trail entrance had been closed. Walking farther, he found another entrance to the same closed trail remained open.

A popular hiking trail that leads directly to the summit of Mount Ontake in central Japan is now open to climbers ... Climbers can now walk the trails at any hour of the day if they wear hard ...

Honoring Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro ... admire the temples and shrines that can be found just outside the walking path. Others also caution that the area can get quite congested during ...