JAPANESE COUNTRYSIDE

Japan's autumnal color change begins up in Hokkaido, so you need to explore the area early if you want to catch the season's best.

There are various walking paths and even a train that goes through the 100-meter-deep (328 ft) gorge, which is covered this with stunning oranges and golds when the temperature begins to drop.

Gifu Prefecture is full of mountains, which means lots of trees—and especially beautiful Japanese maples!

A trip to Nikko inspires Shirley Wong to come up with a stunning seasonal bento design.

Travel down one of Aomori's most beautiful spots at the best time of year.

Tokyo’s urban appeal is unrivaled, but when it comes to the autumn season most Tokyoites head outside of the city to take in the cooler weather and the dazzling fall foliage.

This intriguing video from Discover Nippon takes us to Shimako Lake, a reservoir formed by the creation of Shimagawa Dam in the western part of Gunma Prefecture.

Grateful for a meal, one raccoon dog has taken it upon himself to return the favor in a most unexpected way.