Want to add some heat to your hikes? Try these six active volcano hikes, from Japan to Italy to Guatemala and everywhere in between.

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

In other areas, the cherry blossom is a symbol of the peak of spring ... "Oniushi" means "a place where there are many trees" in Ainu language. There are 19 types and about 500 cherry blossom trees in ...

SAPPORO--A lawsuit filed by a group of indigenous Ainu over fishing rights is effectively a test case aimed at confirming rights to land and natural resources that the ethnic minority had ...

While 2024 was all about vintage watches and expensive alarm clocks, different status symbols are taking over in 2025. Home decor is now all about stained-glass lamps and $600 calendars.

Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

Minister Ainu’u reflected on her time at the Global Nature Positive Summit, why she attended and the importance of celebrating positive stories while addressing big challenges. She offered her ...

Festivals, or "matsuri," are a vibrant part of Japanese culture, showcasing the nation’s traditions year-round. From iconic cherry blossom festivals to dazzling summer fireworks and regional ...