Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

A new runway began operating at Fukuoka Airport on Thursday to address increasing congestion at the hub for flights connecting southwestern Japan and other parts of Asia. With two runways, including ...

The spring water is sourced from Yunokawa Onsen hot spring and is mixed with additional water to maintain a temperature of around 40 degrees Celsius. Monkeys that stay in the hot spring all day ...

SAPPORO--The city government announced a same-day luggage delivery service for visitors staying overnight at the Jozankei onsen here. The idea is to ease congestion in buses where residents ...

Kansai Airport and the National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka Prefecture; the Shima Spanish Village theme park in Mie Prefecture; Himeji Castle and the Kinosaki Onsen resort area in Hyogo ...