I became aware of environmental issues the moment I saw with my own eyes just how much plastic waste was in the ocean.” ...

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

Miura is one of the growing number of resort beaches in Japan being closed, highlighting challenges such as labor shortages, competition from other leisure activities and poor visitor behavior.