Climb Mount Mikura in Japan on choice of trails — challenging or more challenging

Course A and Course B both reveal the splendor of Japan’s natural marvels.

See treasures rescued from Beijing at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum

Jade objects, Ming vases, paintings, ancient weapons and curios spanning 8,000 years of Chinese history are on display at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.

Thrilling theme park blends roller coaster fun with mesmerizing aquatic encounters

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is the perfect nearby day trip, or weekend getaway, for couples, families and friends to enjoy aquatic fun. And it has no entrance fee.

Star-studded Tokyo Comic Con expects to draw 80,000 people this year

Celebrities and photo-worthy surprises are planned for this year’s event.

Monet in Tokyo: Works of Impressionist master on exhibit in ‘Series’

Select pieces of Monet’s work are available for viewing until Jan. 28 in the exhibit “Claude Monet: Journey to Series Paintings” at the Ueno Royal Museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo.

Target the Shooting Zone for hours of archery practice in South Korea

The Shooting Zone: Archery Theme Park is the first attraction of its kind in South Korea. It features a 200-meter indoor archery range, an on-screen archery simulator and a café with coffee, tea and snacks.

Haunted hospital near Mount Fuji will keep you on your toes this Halloween

Those who dare to take on the Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear will find the abandoned Jikyu General Hospital at the back of the Fuji-Q Highland theme park. It’ll take nearly an hour to navigate the decrepit structure, and those who enter are not allowed to turn back.

More than a souvenir: Make your own chopsticks at Wood Works Kawagoe in Japan

Wood Works Kawagoe on Kanetsuki-dori, a popular street of shops and restaurants, puts you to work making your own set of chopsticks.

Experience monastic life at a countryside Buddhist temple in South Korea

Sudosa Temple in the countryside beyond Pyeongtaek city affords an opportunity to glimpse enlightenment in a historic setting.

Late-night comedy veterans are bringing laughs to Air Force base in Japan

Comedy-loving military audiences should make plans to see two entertainers Sept. 30 on Misawa Air Base.