Spring: The season brings delicate pink cherry blossoms in bloom across the region. Marvel at the 65-foot walls of the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route’s snow corridor. Savor fresh sushi on the Belle ...

Japan reveals a different side of itself with each season, from cherry blossoms and summer festivals to autumn leaves and ...

If Japan is on your list to visit, you should consider visiting the southwestern region of Kyushu. It includes the neon-drenched cityscapes of Fukuoka and Nagasaki, the bubbling hot springs of Beppu, ...

Veteran tour guide Itsuo Okada examines a canister used for storing matcha tea in Kyoto. It's been just a year since Japan reopened its borders to international travel after the pandemic. But tourism ...

TOKYO – Kyoto, temples, neon lights, crowds. For many, Japan is nothing more than that. But in the north, Hokkaido provides ...

The land of Japow beckons, so here’s how to make the most of your next ski trip to Japan. Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder, delicious food, hot springs and full immersion in a ...

Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan. Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tōhoku coast by hiking along the ...

Forget crowded cities and instead escape to Okinawa, a subtropical paradise in the East China Sea that’s the country’s own version of Hawaii. Escape to Okinawa, a subtropical paradise in the East ...

Travel in Japan can be complicated, but careful trip planning reaps huge rewards. Here is what to know before visiting. In the streets of Japan's most renowned entertainment district, Kabukichō, a ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

If your travels take you to Japan, your trip may include one of the traditional Japanese holidays. From New Year’s to the Emperor’s Birthday, there are holidays sprinkled throughout the year in Japan.

Step back in time to 1920s Japan at the historic Hotel New Grand, Yokohama’s first Western-style hotel. Soak in mineral-rich hot springs while taking in views of the bay at Manyo Club. Savor a ...