Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

From neon-lit cities to some of the oldest civilisations on Earth, from white-sand beaches to the highest mountains, no other ...

Such nature-based wellness activities are abundant in Ibusuki's greater Kagoshima Prefecture, offering a counterbalance to the enthralling overwhelm of Tokyo and Kyoto (both of which landed on Fodor's ...

We were standing in the open, wood-paneled kitchen of Mirukashi Salon, a hyper-seasonal culinary retreat set in the hilly countryside of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands.

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Photograph by James Whitlow Delano/Redux Japan’s favorite comfort food comes in various guises. Some ramen aficionados give top rank to Hakata ramen in ...

The final two rides of this chilly winter trip takes us east from Kumamoto, through the massive Aso Volcano crater, and up the winding climb out of the caldera before descending into the magical town ...

This is the first installment of a series that follows the waves of change taking place in Kyushu and nearby Yamaguchi and Okinawa prefectures ahead of 2050. While a pessimistic forecast says that ...

A new record was set for the world's smallest park. The park is in Japan, outside of Tokyo. The previous record holder was Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon. Verdant grass, stone carvings ...

TOKYO, March 6 — The Japanese government plans to invite to Japan this summer stateless people born to Japanese nationals and left in the Philippines after World War II, to coincide with the ...

Escape to the tranquil world of Japan's secret hot spring villages! 🌿 Discover the hidden gems of Kyushu, where relaxation meets natural beauty. Let the soothing waters rejuvenate your spirit.