America’s most unique ecosystems weren’t just created by time—they were sculpted by powerful geological forces. From volcanic eruptions to shifting tectonic plates, these natural wonders shaped the ...

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

On a freezing day, Tetsu Shiohara, a stage 4 cancer patient, attempted to climb Mount Fuji alone, without winter gear or ...

There is an old Japanese saying that to climb Fuji once is wise, to climb it twice is to proclaim oneself a fool.” ...