While most travellers head south of Tokyo, those who venture up to the far north of Honshu island will be rewarded with Japan’s trademark scenic trains, samurai castles and local crafts — but fewer ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba conducted a three-year observational study (January 2019–December 2021) using a ...

The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological evidence tells us. The ancient city of Herculanum was destroyed by the ...

From Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar, travel experts reveal trending destinations for 2026. Choices will be driven by a search for ...

From snow-dusted peaks to misty green ranges, these mountain view hotels turn waking up into the best part of the journey.

In the northerly prefecture of Aomori, locals have a unique obsession with apples, which can be experienced in the region’s fields, bars and even onsens.

The road to Paradise has ostensibly gotten easier to climb. After three consecutive seasons of limited openings at the gate to the state’s highest-elevation road-accessible winter wonderland, Mount ...

Fujisan’s iconic outline is familiar to all – but a stay at the new Gora Kadan Fuji hotel offers beguiling views of Japan’s highest peak that will make you see it anew. “People tend to think of Mount ...

Selecting the best travel images from a year’s worth of fantastic photography is quite a challenge when the photographers have travelled to all corners of the world to document features for National ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Some photos also show once-endangered species bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. National ...

Vivo has announced a new collaboration with National Geographic Creative Works for “Go Into The Wild”, a photography and storytelling initiative shot entirely on the newly launched Vivo X300 Series.