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Uncharted Tokyo 1｜Hydrangea Mountain: From a Dream to a Sustainable Natural Wonder

A Magical Forest on the Edge of Tokyo Just a 90-minute train ride from the towering skyscrapers of Shinjuku lies the Fukasawa area, nestled in a lush, peaceful forest on the slopes of the Okutama mountain range. One of metropolitan Tokyo’s westernmost areas, Fukasawa has embraced a variety of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism—welcoming growing number of visitors while preserving the fragile natural environment.

Highlighting Japan

All About Japan Photo and Video Contest: My Fave Japan — Winners Announcement!

From stunning landscapes to vibrant street scenes, participants captured Japan through their unique lens.

Photography

Movies

All About Japan Photo and Video Contest: My Fave Japan

Show Us Your Japan! “Fave Japan” photo and video contest. Share your unique view of Japan — its nature, cities, culture, and people. Open to everyone, from seasoned photographers to beginners.

PR

Tokyo

GO WILD TOKYO 3/ A Retreat in the Natural Surroundings of Hinohara Village

Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species

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Tokyo

GO WILD TOKYO 2/ A Wilderness Experience at Hinohara Village

Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species

PR

Tokyo

GO WILD TOKYO 1/ Experience the great outdoors on Izu Oshima Island

Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the skyline and bustling streets. This article is the first of a series called “GO WILD TOKYO,” featuring trips that let you experience Tokyo’s great outdoors. In it we introduce p

Ogasawara

Natural Japan

Sustainable Tourism in the Ogasawara Islands: Dolphin Identification Program

The Ogasawara Islands, 1,000 km south of Tokyo, are only reachable by a 24-hour boat trip. A national park since 1972 and a UNESCO site since 2011, the islands have strict rules for tourists and residents to protect their unique ecosystems.

World Heritage

PR

Five Amazing Natural Heritage Sites in Japan

Here are five of the most fascinating locations, all of which have been selected as World Natural Heritage Sites by UNESCO.