Beautiful island paradise home to water activities, mountain trails
This is the third article in a Sea of Japan series, showcasing natural beauty spots, tourist attractions, conservation initiatives and the region's historical significance. On Tsushima island, the mountains don't stop until they reach the sea, their dense forests and craggy cliffs plunging straight down ...
Stories of altruism woven into history of valued ‘Port of Humanity’
From the modern glass-and-steel facade of Tsuruga Station surrounded by traditional homes and storefronts to the European-style Red Brick Warehouse and occasional Russian signage, it's obvious at first glance that the city of Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture has seen many visitors from the wider ...
Pristine seaside escape, creative traditions outside ancient capital
The city of Kyotango in northern Kyoto Prefecture — an area referred to as Kyoto by the Sea — is home to some of the country’s most pristine beaches along the Sea of Japan. At roughly two-and-a-half hours from the capital city of Kyoto, ...
