A friend who recently visited Japan declared: “Anyone who visits Japan should be sure to spend at least one night in a ryokan. What an experience!” I wholeheartedly agree. Without a doubt, Japanese ...

While sakura season is just around the corner, you can still enjoy some snowy landscapes and steamy hot springs in Gunma prefecture’s famous Kusatsu Onsen resort. Best of all, you can hop on a highway ...

Bessho Onsen, said to be the oldest known onsen town in Nagano Prefecture, makes for an easy weekend getaway from Tokyo, or a stopover from Tokyo to other sightseeing destinations to the north. Unlike ...