Japan’s sidewalk restaurants, known as “yatai,” have almost entirely disappeared—except in Fukuoka, where they’ve undergone a ...

In a bid to attract visitors frustrated by Japan’s crowds, one coastal corner of Fukui prefecture offers genuine connection ...

Just about an hour from Tokyo, Chiba offers the perfect escape for a day trip filled with delicious discoveries. This coastal prefecture is known not only for Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland, but ...

Japan’s relationship with the sea is one of intimacy, reverence, and extraordinary culinary creativity. While many travelers arrive seeking the iconic — sushi, sashimi, and tempura ...

Coastal communities from northern California to British Columbia live atop the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which spans about ...

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a critically acclaimed Japanese anime series on Netflix. Stone Ocean, the fifth season of the ...

The cutters lingered in the zone for about two hours until departing in the wake of broadcast radio warnings from the Japan Coast Guard. This marked the first China coast guard “intrusion ...

Franz Jozeph island, at the mouth of the nearby Buna River, still figures on the maps and tourist guides. But it actually vanished in 2012 after being swallowed by the sea. AFP-Jiji Dikes built along ...

It begins with looking from an enemy’s perspective and then seeing where you are and how you might array your capabilities,” ...

The star attraction is the Tottori Sand Dunes—an expansive stretch of golden coastline that looks ... It’s incredibly helpful for maps, translations, and quick info while on the move. Renting Pocket ...