UTSUMI AKIKO, FOR LOTS OF LOST WINDOWS, PHOTO BY T ... there’s a push to entice young Japanese creatives to revive communities in the countryside. On the Goto Islands, Goto Retreat was designed ...

Sharing this through a photo essay offers a beautiful way to preserve and showcase not only the Obon festival itself but also the rich cultural heritage of Japan’s countryside. Through this ...

Whether it's the vineyards of Italy, the serene villages of Japan, or the green landscapes ... and create unforgettable memories in the heart of the countryside. Here, we explore some of the ...

A constant fixture of National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek’s journey through rural Japan was the whirligig, or as he called them, “seismic scarecrows.” Gardeners he spoke to use these ...

WAKAYAMA, Japan – Borrow a spade from the hotel, dig a hole by the pebbly riverbank and hot spring water swirls up. You have just created your own mini onsen bath. Or go for effortless bliss.

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