This multimodal route through the country’s Northern Alps is a great alternative to the similar journey around Mount Fuji — and one which attracts far fewer visitors.

When you mention Japan, most people will immediately think ... which means "great snowy mountains" in Japanese — and for good reason. Daisetsuzan not only boasts Hokkaido's tallest mountain ...

Japan's Mount Fuji is the world's most popular and picturesque mountain. There's no sight more awe-inspiring than that of a mountain range. Be it a snowcapped winter peak, a verdant, flowered ...

which consist of three mountain ranges across the prefecture. In fact, 15 of the 23 mountains in Japan that are 9,800 feet or so high are found in Nagano. Hence, its nickname: “the Roof of Japan.” ...

in a note on a recent meeting of the Seismological Society of Japan, it is mentioned that ... show in a remarkable manner how a large mountain range absorbs earthquake energy.” ...

Three young Israeli snowboarders were rescued on Tuesday after being stranded in the Hakuba Mountain range in central Japan while suffering from hypothermia, Israel’s Embassy in Japan confirmed.

TATEYAMA, Toyama -- The Northern Alps' Tateyama mountain range in central Japan is currently carpeted with red and yellow autumn foliage to the joy of climbers and tourists. According to the city ...