The final two rides of this chilly winter trip takes us east from Kumamoto, through the massive Aso Volcano crater, ...

A low-pressure system is expected to bring rough weather including strong winds, rain and snow in eastern and northern Japan ...

Visiting an onsen is a popular thing to do while visiting Japan. There's one city that's most famous for its thermal baths and it's nowhere near Tokyo.

Hokkaido is famous for its pristine wilderness and provides some of the most amazing mountain biking experiences in Japan.

Things to Do in Kyushu, edition 2’ points you to our favourite attractions, restaurants, shops and bars – and has tips for mobile workers and digital nomads ...

This type of azalea grows wild across Kyushu. It is characterized by its pink flowers, which are smaller than common azaleas. The local government says the flowers will continue blooming at higher ...

Authorities said there was a risk of heavy snowfall in the mountains of northern Kyushu from the night of Feb. 23 to the following morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast 30 cm of ...

The same goes for the nation’s southern islands of Kyushu and Okinawa, experts say. The government’s Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion said March 25 there is a roughly 80-percent ...

As Japan's major tourist destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto grapple with overtourism, travellers seeking authentic experiences without the crowds are turning their attention to Kyushu. This ...

Discover another of Kyushu's unique flavours in the mountains of Saga Prefecture. The charming hot-spring town Ureshino is renowned all over the country thanks to its smooth, light green tea ...