In the South of Japan, there's a gorgeous green island that offers great attractions year-round, from baby turtles spawning ...

Such nature-based wellness activities are abundant in Ibusuki's greater Kagoshima Prefecture, offering a counterbalance to the enthralling overwhelm of Tokyo and Kyoto (both of which landed on Fodor's ...

If you enjoy hiking, you can explore ancient trails leading ... If you love nature, Yakushima Island in Japan is a dream destination. It is home to some of the oldest trees in the world, covered ...

Our final dinner was at Fisherman’s Bar NINA, where chef-owner Nobu-san—a former local fisherman—crafts delicious and creative omakase dishes featuring fresh, locally caught seafood and seasonal ...

The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, ...

Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, Japan, is home to over 30,000 trees and is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in ...

Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor and its online travel-advice columnist, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado. Hawaii is blessed with some of the most cinematic ...

Jomon Sugi, Japan's oldest cedar tree of 7,000 years old, hidden in Yakushima's misty forests, is revered as a sacred natural monument. The Major Oak, approximately 1,000 years old, is linked to ...

Hiking is a highly beneficial physical activity that can help you burn calories. The number of calories you burn depends on factors like your weight and the steepness of the trail. Hiking is an ...

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