Japan’s countryside offers a serene escape from the fast-paced city life. With its peaceful landscapes, traditional villages, ...

Deep in the mountains of Shikoku lies Iya, which is home to a few small settlements. The steep, narrow and misty valley is the stuff of lore. In the 12th century it was a haven for fugitive Heike ...

“Ah-ah-eeh, ah-eeeh-aaaaaah, eeh-ah, eeeeh-aaah!” Tarzan yells as he swings on a vine from tree to tree to rescue a gal. He introduces himself, “Me Tarzan. You Jane.” Romantic music plays ...

Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which are more than two centuries old. These thatched-roof houses are built to endure heavy snowfall, making them architectural marvels. The ...