Mount Spurr is not the kind of lava-spewing volcano familiar from Hawaii, but instead has historically ejected huge plumes of ...

A little-known volcano on a remote Pacific island may have been the source of one of the 19th century’s most powerful ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Islands can literally pop out of nowhere if an underwater volcano begins to erupt and recently, just off the coast of Japan, that’s exactly what happened. Experts now say the violent eruption ...

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

On a remote volcanic island south of Kyushu, Japan’s ambitious plan to build a cutting-edge military airbase has stalled. Mageshima, once a sleepy footnote of wartime history, was supposed to be ...

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection named Iceland the safest destination to travel.

Travel to Japan has exploded in recents years. Sustainable tourism advocates say the country needs to be proactive at ...

Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert Level is at NORMAL. No earthquakes were reported felt in the Hawaiian Islands during the past week. HVO continues to closely monitor Kilauea and ...