Japan is not typically considered a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago, blanketed in snow, and the snow-dusted monkeys ...

Winter golf at Kumamoto! Akamizu Golf Resort, located at the foot of Mount Aso in the magnificent volcanic region of Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, is truly a place with the triple beat of 'Golf ...

The underrated Setouchi region of Japan is known for its sake distilleries, onsen culture, powerful history, scenic train rides, and year-round mild weather.

Australians are not only travelling in numbers to Japan, but also returning to see more of the country. While most will begin ...

When it feels like everyone is rushing to Colorado or the Caribbean, here are some underestimated options for winter travel.

When most travelers think of breathtaking train journeys, their minds drift to Europe’s legendary routes, the Swiss Alps, ...

The earth and wind were harsh. The flowers and butterflies were beautiful. I walked. Whether good or bad, everything was good….’ - Fujwara Shin'ya’s *India Wandering* I met Fujwara Shin'ya about 100 ...

On a recent fall trip, I head there because Time Out had proclaimed it “the vibiest district” and “the world’s coolest ...

A ramen staple from Tokyo, Afuri brings its bright, modern aesthetic to Niseko with minimalist interiors and a lively energy ...

The tremor comes days after a magnitude 5.5 quake off Iwate on November 21 and amid heightened seismic activity this year ALBAWABA- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region on Tuesday ...

In winter, Japan’s northernmost main island Hokkaido is a place of snow-covered forests and white-crested volcanoes mirrored ...

Fukuoka Airport's international terminal is crowded with tourists from China and other Asian countries, in Fukuoka's Hakata Ward on Nov. 17, 2025. (Mainichi/Masanori Hirakawa) FUKUOKA -- The Chinese ...