Located in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, Naoshima is part of a cluster islands that includes Teshima and Inujima, where art and nature merge. At the heart of this project is renowned architect Tadao Ando, ...

YONAGUNI, Japan — This tiny island on Japan’s western frontier has no chain convenience stores. Nature lovers can dive with hammerhead sharks and watch miniature horses graze on a hill. But the wooded ...

There are a million ways to enjoy Ishigaki island, one of the many beautiful and interesting islands in Japan’s Ryukyu chain that stretches from Kyushu almost to Taiwan. Unlike most of the 55 islands ...

Noh was once the entertainment of medieval warriors. Today, remote Sado Islanders embrace one of the world’s oldest surviving types of drama. Shinobu Kamiyama, center, playing the tormented ghost of a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Is there anything more idyllic than a gorgeous island with luxe accommodations? We think not. Here we ...

YONAGUNI, Japan (AP) — This tiny island on Japan's western frontier has no chain convenience stores. Nature lovers can dive with hammerhead sharks and watch miniature horses graze on a hill. But the ...