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

Leaves dyed yellow and red by autumn catch the eye on the hiking trail of Mt. Ushibiki, in Shobara City, Hiroshima. The rich foliage strikes a contrast with the white trunks of the birch forest.

landing him an entry in Guinness World Records for the most leaves on a single clover. The 45-year-old works at the prefecture-run Nakagawa Aquatic Park in Otawara and lives in Nasushiobara ...