An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Resort Shirakami runs along the picturesque Gono Line from Akita to Aomori Prefecture, providing breathtaking coastal views ...

JR East has released the Welcome Suica Mobile app for overseas visitors to Japan on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The app allows users to issue and top up their Suica in the app without going to a ticket ...

Netflix is getting a whole bunch of movies and shows in spring 2025. Here’s the five I’ll definitely be watching.

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

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Cloud Gate Dance Theatre (雲門舞集) is to present five works by choreographers from Taiwan and abroad for its “Spring Riot” ...

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

It can be hard to find a good, authentic, rustic onsen hot spring complex that isn’t geared towards tourists in Tokyo, so ...

Johan Leutwiler hopes to promote the charm of Japanese swords following the completion of his five-year apprenticeship.

Three winters from now, Japan's snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, ...

A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring ...