The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Associated Press photographers captured the most exciting moments of the first six days of the Asian Winter Games, including ...

Step into a storybook setting on this romantic hike in New Hampshire that leads to a tumbling waterfall. It's an idyllic ...

Monosodium glutamate is at the center of a new show at the San Francisco Playhouse, “ Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play .” ...

Meander through the forest, over a covered bridge, and past tiny waterfalls on this romantic hike in Massachusetts, perfect for a Valentine's adventure.

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

KYOTO--Cultural properties rarely seen by the public are now on show as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings campaign.

Who doesn't love a Japanese garden? The peace, harmony and beauty of these spaces is appealing to so many of us. Whether ...

Magnolias are beginning to bud and some to bloom in gardens open to the public in Glen Ellen, Sebastopol and Occidental.

Extreme cold has transformed natural landscapes into breathtaking ice formations at two locations in central Japan, drawing visitors from across the country. The Shirakawa Ice Pillars is a towering ...

Japanese maples are known for their stunning foliage and delicate branches - but if you have one in your garden, there's ...

Japanese maples are one of the most elegant trees you can have in your garden. It's important to give them a little extra care this month to ensure that they thrive ...