His goal is to restore the village to its original glory ... Ozuchi is not the only place people can explore to learn about Japanese culture and tradition. Ishikawa Prefecture is home to many ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido—A JR express train was filled to 60-percent capacity when it left Sapporo Station for Shimukappu in the central part of Hokkaido in December. After it stopped at Minami ...