What some may not know however, is that Japan’s national parks are where you can go to experience both. Conceived in 1931, Japan’s land-scarce topography made it necessary for their National ...

2024 marked the 90th anniversary of Japan’s national parks—first established to satisfy a growing domestic interest, and stimulate the curiosity of foreign travelers. The events of the century ...

Oregon‘s Mill Ends Park is no longer the smallest in the world. The title now belongs to a park in Nagaizumi Town, Japan.

With the stamps available at all 35 of Japan's national parks, as well as from the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, the Environment Ministry hopes visitors will find a path less trodden by ...

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.

Two ministries have ceased a turf war and embarked on a joint mission to place some of Japan’s national parks on a world top 25 list selected by an influential travel review website. The ...

The Japanese government recently launched an initiative it hopes will encourage foreign tourists to venture off the beaten path to the country's national parks by offering collectible stamps ...