Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

True to the nature of active trips, there’ll be paddling through Iriomote’s mangroves and cycling the peaceful streets of Taketomi Island, plus a visit to Ainu Kotan village, home to one of two ...

Ainu Mosir features a scene from the Marimo Festival, an important event in Ainu Kotan. Shige, who lives in Shiranuka, more than 80 kilometers from Lake Akan, also participated in this festival.

True to the nature of active trips, there’ll be paddling through Iriomote’s mangroves and cycling the peaceful streets of Taketomi Island, plus a visit to Ainu Kotan village, home to one of two ...