The picturesque mountain town of Takachiho is known for the Takachiho Gorge, where myths say Japan’s founding deity descended from the heavens. While the natural wonder itself is quite a sight ...

The Devil's Gorge: Mapping No Man's Land in the Himalayas Two explorers venture into the Seti Gorge of the Himalayas, a chasm so narrow and deep that none have descended into it, while research ...

KUROBE, Toyama Prefecture--Day trips to the scenic Kurobe Gorge here will kick off from June 16, offering panoramic views of the Northern Japan Alps and snow-capped peaks in good weather.

00:58 Hokkaido's largest river, the Ishikari River, flows through the gorge, which is full of towering cliffs. First, we'll strap on our snow shoes and trek through the gorge, which can only be ...