This sprawling land of reeds, winding rivers, and open sky is Japan’s largest wetland and a sanctuary for rare wildlife.

This vast landscape of volcanic peaks, deep forests, and wild rivers is home to hot springs, adventure, and a rich Ainu heritage. Nature and local communities coexist in one of Japan’s most ...

This dynamic landscape of volcanic peaks, steaming hot springs, and island-strewn seas brings together fire and water in one of Kyushu’s most distinctive national parks.

From former whaling ports and hidden Christian sites to coral-rich seas and quiet farming villages, this maze of islands form a maritime landscape shaped by wind and tide—and faith, community, and ...

Floating in the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshima is a place shaped by climate, by centuries of small-scale industries, and most of all by the people who live here. It is often associated ...

For residents and visitors to Tokyo, the closest isle worthy of the Cat Island designation lies in Kanagawa Prefecture, the capital’s neighbor to the south. Enoshima, which can be accessed from a ...

For the next thousand years, Japanese paper folding was largely restricted to religious ceremonial use, as paper was expensive. However, paper-making was one of the many industries that flourished ...

雖然台灣也有所謂的路隊，讓小學生自己上下學，但通常多集中在家裡離學校真的很近的學生，或是中高年級生，低年級生一般還是多由家長接送。這一點在日本則不太一樣，日本的家長從小孩 ...

无论是来过日本、还是看过日剧的小伙伴，都可能会发现，日本生活中常出现一种很神奇的机器。 向机器中投入几枚日元硬币，转动机器旁的旋钮，伴随着两声“咔嚓”、“咔嚓”，就会有一颗 ...

AccuWeather looked at snowfall rates in cities with 100,000 or more people to give Toyama City (population about 415,000) the No. 3 position in the world, with an average 363 centimeters (143 in) of ...

While vegetation is often restricted no matter where you're living, Japan specifically prohibits fruits, vegetables and plants from certain countries and regions. For those hoping to bring fresh ...

If you’ve ever had sake at a Japanese restaurant, it was likely served in an ochoko. The small, circular cup reminiscent of a shot-glass is a staple of sake culture. With an average volume of just 45 ...