All of Japan’s national parks host unique sights that are worth visiting. Akan is home to the Ainu people, an indigenous community that has a deeply-rooted reverence for nature. They have a ...

Japan has 34 national parks. Rich in diverse natural attractions, they've been protected by those who call it home and are symbols of Japan's bond with nature.

Ivo Dawnay All subscribe to the Japanese Shinto belief in the sanctity of nature. There are said to be many thousands of Shinto gods, embodied in rocks, water, air and the living beings of plants ...

90 years after the creation of Japan's national parks, we introduce the charms of the Setonaikai, Aso and other natural wonders, which are key to the Nature Positive strategy for the planet.

lush national parks to the tropical beaches of Okinawa. Beyond its breathtaking landscapes, Japan stands at the forefront of integrating science and nature. Learn how Japan is leading the way in ...

2024 marked the 90th anniversary of Japan’s national parks—first established to satisfy ... is to understand the seascape as vital to the nature and culture of the island.

Japan has 34 national parks. Three of the five priority parks designated by the environment and agriculture ministries feature magnificent nature--Shiretoko, Yakushima island and the Iriomote ...