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Hidden in the forested mountains north of Mount Fuji, you’ll find a picturesque canyon loaded with waterfalls called Nishizawa Gorge. Inside Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park in Yamanashi prefecture, ...

The Volcanic necks at Futo Beach on the Izu Geo Trail. The Izu Peninsula is celebrated for its wasabi, which enhances dishes like vanilla ice cream and soba noodles. Visitors can enjoy stunning ...

Ise-Shima, Japan (CNN) — Aiko Ohno dives down in the cool waters off Japan’s Ise-Shima National Park, scanning the rocky seabed for urchins and turban shells. Three meters deep, she swims with ease ...