A series of accidents on Mount Fuji during the winter closure period has prompted a local mayor to call for a legal ban on climbing during that time, which has raised the hackles of some alpinists.

With June usually being a month of rainy, gloomy weather in Japan, you’ve really got to pack as much summer fun as you can ...

It’s hard to know if it’s the sight of Japan’s Owakudani ­volcanic crater that prompts everyone in our cable car to gasp in ...

The sprawling park in rural Japan features an enormous 45-metre statue lying on the ground, with children able to clamber ...

Heirs to the historic 'hatago' inns, these establishments promote a traditional culture of hospitality and service. But in ...

Beyond the famous volcanic hotspots lie lesser-known destinations where landscapes, cultures and geothermal wonders create ...

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And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first-timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from ...

Step into Japan's Aokigahara Forest, known as the Sea of Trees, located at the base of Mt. Fuji. This forest is famous for ...

Mount Everest is widely recognised as Earth's highest mountain, standing as the ultimate symbol of altitude and exploration. According to NASA, beyond our planet lies a volcanic giant that dwarfs ...

Japan is a favourite country to visit for many Thais. On top of its friendly people, flavourful food and good transportation, what we love about this country is being able to enjoy its beautiful ...