My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First ...

Sensuikyo Gorge, nestled in the mountains of Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, is one of Kyushu’s most picturesque hidden ...

For 30 years, the writer Pico Iyer lived near a different, noiseless Kyoto. In an essay for today’s Travel section, he wrote ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 97 °F (36.1 °C). Winds from WNW to W at 9 to 14 mph (14.5 to 22.5 kph). Night - Mostly clear. Winds from W to WSW at 7 to 12 mph (11.3 to 19.3 kph). The overnight ...

The publication of the Nomination file, including the maps and names, does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever of the World Heritage Committee or of the Secretariat of UNESCO concerning ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's tallest volcano, erupted on June 2, causing tourists to seek safety. Several videos online have shown people fleeing as smoke and ash billowed from the side of the ...

Night - Mostly clear with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds from WNW to W at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 54 °F (12.2 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 76 °F (24.4 ...