The Volcanic necks at Futo Beach on the Izu Geo Trail. The scent of wasabi wafted faintly in the air as I walked by terraces filled with the distinctive plants in Japan’s Izu Peninsula. The cool, ...
As climate change forces fish to migrate to cooler waters, culture and jobs are being left behind in their wake.
From Fukinosan-Hozoin Temple, a trail snakes its way through the upper reaches of Mount Fukino, passing moss-mantled stone statues that lurk beneath cedar, cypress and mountain blossoms like impish ...
Get to know some friendly animals on a day trip from Tokyo to a zoo full of friendly, exotic animals. Donkeys, llamas and capybaras are among the 140 animals at Izu Shaboten Zoo, less than a ...
As daytrip destinations go, the Izu Peninsula — a two-hour train ride from Tokyo’s overwhelming bustle — isn’t exactly unexplored territory. Coastal routes are often clogged with admirers of the ...
Are you suffering from freezing fingers and aching bones this winter? Feeling a bit under the weather? Luckily, you’re living in a country that has the perfect antidote to cold bodies and the winter ...
KAWAZU, Shizuoka Prefecture--A cherry blossom festival held here as a harbinger of early spring in the Izu Peninsula is now under way, but ironically not many flowers are open due to cold weather.
Covered in dirt and falling apart, this resort was abandoned 40 years ago and left to the mercy of the elements. The one-time holiday camp in Japan's Izu peninsula fell victim to changing times at the ...
The scent of wasabi wafted faintly in the air as I walked by terraces filled with the distinctive plants in Japan’s Izu Peninsula. The cool, shady mountain slopes were ideal for hiking, and abundant ...