YAKUSHIMA, Kagoshima Prefecture—An ancient giant has fallen in the forest believed to have inspired Studio Ghibli's "Princess Mononoke." However, this one was not Lady Eboshi's fault.

Japan The moss-covered roots of Yakusugi trees, also known as Japanese cedars, have been steeping in the woods of Yakushima ...

Yakushima, off Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu, is a magical island of primeval forest, rare micro-climate and pristine nature. It is also the first place in Japan to be recognized as a UNESCO ...

Yakushima’s most iconic feature is undoubtedly ... At under 800 meters, closer to the ocean, is the laurel forest zone with banyan trees and Japanese red oak. So, a wide climatic range--from ...

Yakushima Island's incredible landscapes have ... Just over an hour from Shiratani Unsuikyo, you can find more forest fun at ...

A sudden movement behind the sika stag caught Atsuyuki’s eye. In an instant, using a tree as a springboard, a young Yakushima macaque jumped onto the deer’s back. Looking up momentarily, the deer, ...