All About Japan Photo and Video Contest: My Fave Japan — Winners Announcement!
From stunning landscapes to vibrant street scenes, participants captured Japan through their unique lens.
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All About Japan Photo and Video Contest: My Fave Japan
Show Us Your Japan! “Fave Japan” photo and video contest. Share your unique view of Japan — its nature, cities, culture, and people. Open to everyone, from seasoned photographers to beginners.
GO WILD TOKYO 3/ A Retreat in the Natural Surroundings of Hinohara Village
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species
GO WILD TOKYO 2/ A Wilderness Experience at Hinohara Village
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species
GO WILD TOKYO 1/ Experience the great outdoors on Izu Oshima Island
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the skyline and bustling streets. This article is the first of a series called “GO WILD TOKYO,” featuring trips that let you experience Tokyo’s great outdoors. In it we introduce p
Sustainable Tourism in the Ogasawara Islands: Dolphin Identification Program
The Ogasawara Islands, 1,000 km south of Tokyo, are only reachable by a 24-hour boat trip. A national park since 1972 and a UNESCO site since 2011, the islands have strict rules for tourists and residents to protect their unique ecosystems.
Five Amazing Natural Heritage Sites in Japan
Here are five of the most fascinating locations, all of which have been selected as World Natural Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Eco-Tourism in the Ogasawara Islands: Composting toilet Lessens Inbound Impact
Protecting the natural habitat of a remote Japanese island chain requires dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to controlled development. Joy Jarman Walsh traveled to Hahajima and talked to islanders about their work preserving the ecosystem, and th
