“To preserve the forest, the cedars need to be regularly ... state of beauty that they found it in. For me, climbing Japan’s mountains was rejuvenating, with every step offering a broader ...

The first we encounter is Japan's oldest tree ... groups huff and puff their way past us and up into the mountains. We leave the forest through the Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine, a lush area that ...

A researcher measures the diameter at breast height of a yew tree discovered in the Changbai Mountains ... ancient forest dominated by endangered Northeast yew trees, also known as Japanese ...

Gunma, Tochigi and Fukushima. Perfect for a day trip from Tokyo, Nikko National Park packs in plenty of nature and culture.