In the tranquil space between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako in the picturesque Japanese prefecture Yamanashi, you'll find Oshino Hakkai, a postcard-like village known for its crystal-clear ...

One under-the-radar Japanese village — often overlooked due to its ... a thin noodle served as soup in the winter or chilled in the summer. Nature lovers will also find plenty to admire about ...