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A Tokyo-based photographer will publish a photo book this spring depicting landscapes featuring soft drink vending machines.

In video recorded by scientists Wednesday, she is seen diving deeply over and over, the tiny fin of her calf poking up against the scenery of West Seattle as the sad tableau of Tahlequah and her ...

Rental cars are available around Matsumoto Station, the second largest city in Nagano Prefecture, for convenience ... a breathtaking gorge that has been cherished as a landmark since ancient times.

After lunch, head to St. Cousair Winery, located north of Nagano City. This renowned winery is highly regarded both in Japan and internationally for its exceptional offerings. Set amidst sprawling ...

Nagano is an up-and-coming wine region with stunning mountain scenery and a peaceful rural lifestyle. While Japan can be expensive, rural areas like Nagano offer more affordable living options.

Joining the list of pros is the mesmerizing scenery passengers can admire from train windows, especially in winter. Some routes are so popular they are considered attractions in their own right ...