Japan

In the far north of Japan; off the northwest coast of the island of Hokkaido, lie two smaller islands famed for their natural beauty, abundant wildflower and hiking trails. The islands of Rebun and Rishiri form part of a national park, ...

Shinkansen, the High-speed Bullet train is the pride of Japan and the heart of its entire railroad system. It has many variants and its own ranking. Though it traverses across the country, all of Japan's major metropolia; its smartest, most contemporary, ...

The tallest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji, stands at 12,388 feet (3,776 meters) and is renowned for its ethereal conical shape. It serves as the nation's sacred symbol, and there are temples and shrines all around the volcano. The ascent of ...

The Shiretoko Peninsula juts 70 km (44 mi) into the Sea of Okhotsk from the northeastern tip of Hokkaido. Roughly half of it is a complete wilderness, accessible only on foot or by boat. Its spine of volcanic mountains and forest ...

World Photography Day is meant to celebrate all types of photography and encourage people to get creative with their images. Photography is one of humanity's most enduring arts. It has long been used as a means for documenting history, creating visual ...

The world's most beautiful mountain towns are a paradise for those who still love to visit something offbeat but unique, where most of the villages in these areas have been preserved and maintained as they were centuries ago. The views of ...