With its seascapes, rich culture and culinary delights, the island of Awaji, the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, is a ...

several oarfish were found dead or dying on Japanese beaches, fueling the belief that they were a harbinger of seismic activity. Some people interpreted this as a warning from nature, based on an ...

For railway enthusiasts, the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park offers a deep dive into Japan’s rail evolution, where you can marvel at sleek shinkansen models to experience the future of high-speed travel.

Amazingly, such a place exists. Welcome to Jade Beach in the city of Itoigawa along the Sea of Japan in Niigata Prefecture. First, a bit of geological background info: The jade here was formed ...