But the national parks remain somewhat lesser known, perhaps, within the legacy of that latter era. As of June 2024, their number has grown to 35, protecting some of Japan's most beautiful natural ...

With the stamps available at all 35 of Japan's national parks, as well as from the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, the Environment Ministry hopes visitors will find a path less trodden by ...

We looked to our guide, who confirmed we needed to turn around and join the line of people heading back to the visitor center. We were in Japan’s Shiretoko National Park, and just minutes ...