Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

In Japan, the Indigenous community known as the Ainu has been struggling to assert a 21st century identity after decades of erasure. About 20 years ago, the government officially recognized them as ...

Netflix has just dropped its latest offering, "Golden Kamuy -The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido-", a gripping continuation of the Golden Kamuy saga that's set ...

Want to add some heat to your hikes? Try these six active volcano hikes, from Japan to Italy to Guatemala and everywhere in between.

Cultural landscapes include more than isolated archaeological sites. A cliff dwelling, for example, may be connected to a nearby spring or ancient pilgrimage route. While traditional uses vary by ...

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

Video: Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas Although the dance has its roots in Spanish culture, flamenco has found itself with a strong base thousands of miles away in Japan. The dance has ...

73-year-old Japanese digital artist Tatsuo Horiuchi has come up with a never expected artwork of large landscape pieces created using Microsoft Excel. He sees the MS Excel spreadsheet much more ...

It reads: “A small town in the Berkshires — an isolated, mountainous region of rural Western Massachusetts with a rich history of art and culture.” That small town is the fictional “West Adams,” an ...

The most beloved podcast in the world So True with Caleb Hearon is hitting the road and coming to a city near you! If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could be in the room for one of these ...