Hakuba Valley, in Nagano Prefecture, has Olympic-level skiing, onsens, and stunning alpine views—all for under $70 a day, just a few hours from Tokyo.

A new study ranked the best U.S. national parks to visit in fall—Great Smoky Mountains tops the list, followed by Acadia, Zion, and Rocky Mountain.

Overseas Koreans naturalizing in Korea face mandatory surname changes, creating new family clans. Critics argue this law, ...

With hundreds of inches of snowfall, gorgeous mountain views, and delicious food, these winter wonderlands pack a punch.

Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army ...

Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of attacks on humans. Riot police and the army have ...

Discover five peaceful, soul-soothing destinations—from Japan’s forests to Patagonia’s wild peaks—that redefine travel with ...

Those long years of delay may finally be ending, thanks in part to a federal lawsuit filed over the nearby Kealakehe sewer plant. To settle that lawsuit the county agreed in April to upgrade the plant ...

A regional Japanese official asked the government on Tuesday to send in the military to help deal with a "truly dire" spate of deadly bear attacks. Bears have killed a record 10 people in Japan so far ...

A government shutdown has caused National Parks to operate with reduced staff, impacting nearby businesses. Gateway communities near national parks risk losing up to $80 million in visitor spending ...