Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply ...

Since 1970, 73% of global wildlife has been lost, while the world's population has doubled to 8 billion. Research shows this isn't a coincidence but that population growth is causing a catastrophic ...

For generations, travelers have left home not just to see faraway cities and load up on new experiences, but also to find tranquility and peace in the quiet of nature. Ralph Waldo Emerson, William ...

A truly healthy environment nurtures both human body and mind. The WELL Building Standard and the pilot WELL Community Standard help define connection to nature and place as fundamental to human ...

TOKYO (AP) — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji ...

Japan: Myths to Manga at the Young V&A is loosely divided into four parts: sky, sea, forest and city. The underlying theme of the exhibition is showcasing how traditions developed in these contexts ...

Every country boasts its unique charm, whether it’s the people, the food, the nature, or anything else, for that matter, that creates it. And while what captivates people the most differs from visitor ...

HAYAKAWA, Yamanashi -- Japan's least populous town here with about 800 residents has launched a new program focused on nature study and English educat･･･ ...

Fifteen years after a tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident, only bears, raccoons and boar are seen on the streets. But the authorities and some locals want people to move back Norio Kimura ...