In 2023, the designer and his partner arrived in Higashiyoshino, Nara for a holiday. They’ve since put down permanent roots ...

TOKYO -- Hay fever season is at its height across much of Japan ... cedar lumber is not clear. The national government's objectives are burdened by the challenges facing the domestic forest ...

Covering a total area of around 4.4 million hectares, cedar trees account for more than 40 percent of planted forests in Japan. Most of the trees are 20 or more years old, and therefore more ...

After a scenic hike, you can soak in the serenity of a spot that feels like a traditional Japanese onsen. With vibes ...

AOKIGAHARA FOREST, Japan (CNN)-- Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and suicides. Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate ...

Scientist from Niigata University, the Forestry and Forest Products Research ... a common type of allergy in Japan--are said to develop the condition because of cedar pollen.

After World War II, Japan began reforesting the country with fast-growing ... Even if you don’t live near a forest, you’re not safe — cedar pollen can travel over 100 kilometers. Combine that with all ...

AOKIGAHARA FOREST, Japan (CNN)-- Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and suicides. Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate ...