KUSHIRO, Hokkaido “Marimo” moss balls, the fuzzy green spheres that have brought fame to Lake Akanko here, are shrinking because of global warming, a research group found.
World-renowned for its wine and food culture, Napa Valley's vibrant art scene is too often overshadowed by the region's raison d'etre. Develop your taste from the palate to the palette at these wineries and tasting rooms with museum-quality galleries and outdoor sculpture installations by such artis.