Owakudani, or the Great Boiling Valley, is a volcanic zone with hot springs, sulfur vents, and a great view of Mount Fuji. It is also the best place in Japan to eat a black-shelled, longevity ...

On a clear day, Mount Fuji looms against the backdrop of Owakudani’s steaming, sulfur-streaked terrain. Standing there, time itself seems to hesitate, as if granting you the extra years legend ...

In the volcanic meanders of Japan, in the heart of the Owakudani Valley, a curiosity attracts thousands of visitors every year: black eggs, or kuro tamago. Their dark, painted-like shells intrigue ...