Cats have long been the mystical creatures that captivate our hearts and imaginations. Their mysterious nature, coupled with ...

crafts and souvenirs under the Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge. As the sun was setting, I took in the ocean views from beneath the bridge, which connects Koror Island — Palau’s commercial and dive hub — ...

Niseko, on the Japanese island of Hokkaido ... Niseko is an adventurer’s paradise, with lots of ways to get your adrenaline pumping. Start off with a rafting trip on the Shiribetsu River, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Volcanic Miyakejima in the Izu island chain about 180 kilometers south of Tokyo is a piece of paradise as well as ... a subspecies of winter wren, Japanese robins and other wild birds.

In fact, Kashiwa Island is home to more than 1,300 species, about one-third of the fish confirmed in Japan, and is said to be a paradise for sea creatures. Dive into the sea to join another world.