National Jan 1, 2005

Nepalese wildlife officials look to stomp on Japanese bug smugglers

Nepalese wildlife officials say they are keeping tabs on Japanese tourists to the Himalayan kingdom. While the majority of visitors are happy just to take in Nepal's mountains, temples, and lush green countryside, some are scouring the forests in search of wild stag beetles that ...

National May 18, 2000

First woman to conquer Everest claims May '75 feat was unintended

A Japanese housewife who made climbing history May 16, 1975 by becoming the first woman to conquer the world's tallest peak says her achievement was unintended. "I never intended to set the record," said Junko Tabei, 60, who celebrated the 25th anniversary of her Everest ...