Gorgeous waterfalls, majestic forests, and mystical shrines are all within hiking reach on this picturesque mountain that is a day trip from Tokyo.

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More people evacuated from small islands in southwestern Japan on Sunday as quakes continued to rattle the area, heading to ...

A record 740 earthquakes have been recorded off the coast of the Tokara island chain in southwest Japan's Kagoshima ...

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Jōmon Sugi stands high in the misty forests of Yakushima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cryptomeria tree, estimated to be between 2,000 and 7,000 years old, is the largest and oldest ...

Inspired by her personal healing journey, certified forest bathing guide Hazel Yap now shows others how to find connection ...

Since June 21, more than 1,000 earthquakes have rattled the Tokara Islands, stretching south from Kyūshū toward Okinawa, including a major tremor of level 6 lower seismic intensity on July 3.

From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket ...