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.

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 ...

Japanese baseball stars have almost exclusively come to MLB after playing in NPB. Morii is breaking precedent by signing with ...

The Ainu language is an endangered language spoken by an indigenous group that once thrived in northern Japan. Asahidake is ... but more accurate perhaps. Walking around the alpine areas, I ...