The average water level at the Ureshino supply dropped to a record low of 39.6 meters (130 feet) at one point last year, marking a 20% dip compared to the 50-meter (160 feet) level recorded four years ...

Such nature-based wellness activities are abundant in Ibusuki's greater Kagoshima Prefecture, offering a counterbalance to the enthralling overwhelm of Tokyo and Kyoto (both of which landed on Fodor's ...

"Did you see that?" It is a simple phrase we hear every day, but how do we know what "that" refers to? A new study from ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

From providing fresh water and supporting biodiversity to regulating the climate and sustaining cultural traditions, healthy, free-flowing rivers have always been critical for people and the planet.

The final two rides of this chilly winter trip takes us east from Kumamoto, through the massive Aso Volcano crater, ...

Nepalis have overtaken Brazilians to become the fifth-largest foreign community in Japan. As of June 2024, there were a total ...

After 33 years of doing morning radio, Bob Rivers on August 8, 2014 decided to step away and discontinue The Bob Rivers Morning Show, exiting KJR-FM 95.7. It was his third Seattle radio home ...