What a gorgeous red torii gate at the edge of the ocean cliff, I thought, as I walked toward it, my toes savoring and gripping the feel-good sand on Shirahama Ohama beach in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Many scientists believe the red-eyed tree frog developed its vivid scarlet peepers to shock predators into at least briefly questioning their meal choice. These iconic rain-forest amphibians sleep ...

A place where tradition and modernity meet, Toyokawa invites visitors to explore its sacred temples, vibrant landscapes, and cultural treasures. The awe-inspiring Toyokawa Inari Shrine stands as a ...

Photos of a massive red shrine gate that appears to be floating in the sea is one of the most iconic images of Japan. The gate is the great torii of Itsukushima Shrine on the small island in the Seto ...