FUKUSHIMA--Takeshi Yabuki couldn't believe his eyes last summer when he saw patches of bare land on the side of a mountain despoiling the idyllic view ... mountains in Japan, had been felled.

If you are afraid of heights, please bear with it for a little while,” the train driver called out while blowing shimmering ...

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Today we are deep in the mountains of Japan and exploring a once-hidden valley rich with onsen hotsprings. An area that was once a secret spot in Japan used by warriors to hide out and rest~ Will ...

in Japan's north. Warm yourself in the milky white ... The villages these rail lines connect offer a glimpse into the seasonal mountain life of Akita.

More than 200,000 people are expected to make the trek up Japan's iconic mountain over the 10-week season. And local authorities are trying to figure out how to deal with all the congestion.

While the mountain is glorious all year round ... this UNESCO World Heritage site lets you take in the majestic view of Japan's iconic peak amidst refreshing winter breeze and salt air.