Image: Jessica Saabor ust west of central Nikko lies Oku Nikko, a relaxed town and scientific hub ... with exhibits on the region such as the volcanic eruption from Mount Nantai that created Lake ...

The slope of Mount Yoshino is divided into four sections, each of which encompasses about 1,000 trees: there's Shimo Senbon at the base of the mountain, Naka Senbon in the middle, Kami Senbon at the ...

Mt. Yoshino is one of the top destinations for cherry blossom viewing in Japan.

The Oku section tends to bloom about a week behind the other parts of Mount Yoshino, and the Takagiyama Observation Deck (about 1.5 hours from the ropeway station on foot) is a popular place to ...

When the main climbing season begins next month on Mount Everest, expedition companies will test drones that can ferry loads as heavy as 35 pounds in the high altitudes, bring back ladders used to ...