Accompanied by mountain guides, Japan-based writer Ally Hongo walks the mountains of Dewa Sanzan in search of deeper discoveries in the Japanese philosophy of mindfulness and self-discovery.

including a mountain range that stands in the background to serve as "shakkei" borrowed scenery. The well-tended gardens are open to the public 365 days a year. "We will continue to maintain and ...

when the mountain climbing season opens. The brown wooden gate, which blends into the natural scenery, measures 1.8 meters high and eight meters wide. Its double doors open four meters wide.

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting a traditional Japanese spa but don’t have the time or resources to travel to Japan, you’re in luck. Right here in the U.S., located in the heart of the ...