Hike for Hope: A New Long Trail through a Former Disaster Zone
The Fukushima Coastal Trail highlights tragedy and hope following the 2011 triple disaster.
The Fukushima Coastal Trail highlights tragedy and hope following the 2011 triple disaster.
The 1000-kilometer trail that hugs Tohoku’s Pacific coastline offers hikers some incredible natural scenery and dramatic evidence of the disastrous tsunami of 2011. Andrew Lee hiked some portions of the trail and shares his experience.
A short distance south of Tokyo, Shizuoka Prefecture is earning a reputation as a luxury destination for those in search of unique accommodations and culinary discoveries.
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the skyline and bustling streets. This article is the first of a series called “GO WILD TOKYO,” featuring trips that let you experience Tokyo’s great outdoors. In it we introduce p
The Ogasawara Islands, 1,000 km south of Tokyo, are only reachable by a 24-hour boat trip. A national park since 1972 and a UNESCO site since 2011, the islands have strict rules for tourists and residents to protect their unique ecosystems.
This August, LUMINE Singapore, the concept store featuring Japanese fashion and lifestyle brands, will feature the best of Fukui Prefecture’s craft products in a pop-up store commemorating the opening of its new flagship store at Raffles City.