How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia – and maybe even the world
Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...
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At Fukushima Daiichi, Japan’s Unprecedented Nuclear Cleanup Continues
On March 11, 2025, we remember the profound loss and resilience of the people of Japan following the Great East Japan ...
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This Japanese Town Replaced Humans With Scarecrows
In a Japanese town with a dying population, we find hundreds of scarecrows, zero children, and a voice that I hope I never ...
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This Is the Smallest Park in the World—and It’s the Size of Just 4 Pieces of Paper
Located in Nagaizumi, Japan, this tiny park is the size of four pieces of paper—and it just set a Guinness World Record as the smallest in the world.
A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan
Consider this your ultimate guide to exploring one of Japan’s most accessible off-the-beaten-path experiences—with a ...