In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

After a scenic hike, you can soak in the serenity of a spot that feels like a traditional Japanese onsen. With vibes ...

I visited Japan's Izu Peninsula, and discovered delicious seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens.

Nara offers a distinctive atmosphere where historical heritage and nature coexist harmoniously. Visitors are drawn to its old ...

That’s the message of “Slow Travel” that Pure Michigan, our state’s tourism arm, is talking up for 2025. Slow Travel is all about being able to get comfortable in a town, a region - or just your ...

While Japan is famous for its vibrant cities and rich culture, the country also has a number of serene islands that tourists ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 designated post towns operated as resting stations where weary travelers could ...

One particular substance found in forest environments has gained significant scientific attention in recent years, especially in Japan where forest bathing (“shinrin-yoku”) has long been practiced for ...

Wildfires also broke out in other Japanese regions on Monday. In the city of Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture, western Japan, a forest fire at one point was only about 100 meters from a residential area.

The city of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture has declared that a massive forest fire that had ravaged ... making it one of the largest wildfires in Japan since the start of the Heisei era in 1989.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday to pay tribute to those who died on the island where one of the Second World War’s harshest battles was fought 80 years ago. The visit by Naruhito ...