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

With forecasts pointing to above-average snowfall, ski insiders say Japan—especially Hakuba and Hokkaido—offers some of the deepest powder, easy access, and a cultural après-ski scene you won’t find ...

Japan is a country where tradition meets the latest in technology and fashion, where serene temples contrast with neon-lit city streetscapes, and historic castles, cherry blossoms and futuristic ...

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, so it is no wonder the city is teeming with unique hotels, hostels, ryokans, and ...

From matcha tea towns to villages with traditional boathouses, check out offbeat destinations in Japan that are increasingly ...

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Japan is not typically considered a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago, blanketed in snow, and the snow-dusted monkeys ...

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 ...

Leaf-peeping, cherry blossom sightings, or famous skiing? Here’s the best time to visit Japan (as well as some times of the year to avoid), according to experts. ByBrittany Anas, Contributor. Forbes ...

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 ...

This article looks at the 15 best places to retire in Japan. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of how Japan’s economic resurgence is a beacon of opportunity, you can skip to 5 Best Places to ...