The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture offers visitors the opportunity to experience the region's rich history and traditional rural landscapes, including Mount Oiwa. Photograph ...

There’s a word in Japanese, nukumori, that doesn’t just mean warmth. It’s the kind of warmth that rises from a wood-burning hearth, from a steaming onsen, from a bowl of soup placed gently in front of ...

The San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail is a 230-kilometer-long course connecting the Sea of Japan coastline along Tottori, Hyogo, ...

Tucking into our tofu hotpot at the end of our first day’s hike, our host started to play music. His three-stringed instrument, the sanshin, resembles a banjo, except that its body is covered in ...

Oku Japan, an expert in immersive, community-focused hiking journeys, has announced the launch of its newest self-guided tour, “Spirit of Aizu.” This itinerary will explore the traditions, landscapes, ...

Discover Japan's two northern Natural World Heritage areas, including Shiretoko, a peninsula known for its rich marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Photograph by World Natural Heritage in Japan With ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. Among Western tourists planning to visit Japan, there is a ...

Once upon a time, there was a monk who lived in a cave in the Japanese Alps. He climbed peaks, establishing hiking routes, and made many of the region’s first ascents. Banryu Shonin is the Father of ...