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 ...

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.

Related: Travelers are paying big money to see an exploding volcano in Iceland In an effort to combat overcrowding, several U.S. national parks have ... prefecture in Japan also announced that ...

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 ...

In most of the world, the crowds of summer have thinned, the temperatures are perfect, and prices are dropping. What are you ...

A busload of Japanese tourists leaned their umbrellas ... National Park Service regulations applicable to the National Mall and Memorial Parks," Johnson said. Others also have taken advantage ...

In the U.S., well-known national parks like Acadia (in Maine) and Yosemite (in California) may be popular during shoulder ...

The Golden State has the most national parks of any state in the U.S. and ... more than 110,000 Japanese-Americans were forced to leave their homes and live in isolated, military-like camps ...

Born Masahara Iizuka in Osaka, Japan, Masa had come to the United ... Explore historical images of the national parks and the people who played a role in preserving them for the future.

The Chinese and Japanese Gardens have re-opened with a refreshed look after a three-year delay. The National Parks Board says the additional time was needed to gather more than 14,000 suggestions, and ...

The newly renovated Chinese and Japanese gardens at Jurong Lake Gardens boast edible gardens and a tranquil waterfall.

Jurong Lake Gardens is also holding the third and largest edition of Lights by the Lake until Sept 22. Read more at straitstimes.com.