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

Makino Kogen, a resort town located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is a two-hour drive from Tennoji in Osaka. Known for ...

Japan, a country where ancient traditions meet futuristic innovation, is now offering an irresistible offer for international ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which are more than two centuries old. These thatched-roof houses ...

For those looking to combine a love of Japan with a love of luxury, we introduce Shizuoka. Situated between Tokyo and Nagoya.

After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching out the biggest draws for these ...

An evolution of the 2011-era E5 Series Shinkansen, the E10 retains the iconic duckbill-nosed train design, and features ...

There is something about hanami — the centuries-old tradition of cherry blossom viewing — that makes spring in Japan feel ...

Spring marks the time for Sakura to be in full bloom. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan 2025 for this ...

The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s ...

In 2023, people committed to revitalization in Fukushima established the Fukushima Coastal Trail (FCT), stretching more than 200 kilometers along Fukushima’s Hamadori Coast. Aimed at opening up ...