The image of Tokyo has always been one of ultramodernity—it’s a dense, bustling city at the intersection of fashion, culture, and technology. Yet another life, a quieter one, brews in the city’s parks ...

Volcanic Miyakejima in the Izu island chain about 180 kilometers south of Tokyo is a piece of paradise as well as a haven for wild birds. Tairo-ike pond in the southern part of the island was formed ...

The inexorable changes of season and the delights they bring are a particular point of pride in Japan. These changes aren’t always as obvious in urban areas, but the signs are there for those who seek ...

Tokyo hardly seems like a welcome home for wildlife, let alone a peaceful bird sanctuary. Yet Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park manages to attract flocks of resident birds and migrant feathered creatures from ...