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

Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. has announced plans to open Noir by RIHGA Kobe Arima, a new hot spring resort under the Noir by RIHGA ...

I visited Japan's Izu Peninsula, and discovered delicious seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and relaxing hot springs.

We can’t think of a better pairing than topping off an adrenaline-packed adventure with a soothing soak in hot springs. Our ...

According to Cox & Kings Japan has now become a top winter bucket-list destination with demand rising 15% for ...

Beppu, Japan – the city with more hot springs than sense. It’s beautiful, surreal, and constantly steaming like a kettle that ...

In April, Japan’s Oita Airport renamed itself to Oita Hello Kitty Airport. This wasn’t just a silly tongue-in-cheek gesture, like when Kagawa Prefecture named a Pokémon as its new governor. The ...

Enjoy close-up videos of adorable Japanese macaques bathing in the hot springs at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture, in the center of Japan’s Honshu island. Watch them groom each other in ...

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

China-Japan tensions cut Osaka tourism and threaten Japans economy Osaka faces steep drop in Chinese visitors and rising ...

Chinese visitors are Japan’s biggest spenders, accounting for a fifth of the nation’s tourism revenue. Read more at ...

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