The best part of my family's trip to Japan was not Tokyo or Kyoto; it was visiting the smaller town of Hakone and its onsens, ...

For those wondering about the best time to go to Japan, one option is coming up right around the corner. Cherry Blossom season may be over for the year, but autumn in Japan is no less magical.

A new high-speed train stop unlocks Kaga, a destination for onsen, nourishing food and traditional crafts, as an easy-to-reach getaway from Japan’s capital. A riverside cafe pops up from spring ...

Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a class at the Bamboo Cultural Center. Take a thermal sand bath while ...

“Come, I’m going to take you on a tour of hell,” my guide explained as we climbed into her van. With our hotel far behind us, the entire town of Beppu suddenly came into view through the windshield; ...

WHY IT RATES: Clients interested in wellness experiences can now take advantage of new options from Avanti that make it easier to find these cultural and healing opportunities. -Janeen Christoff, ...

From Niseko to Zao, here's where to ski in Japan. Niseko is one of Japan’s most popular ski destinations for international visitors, with a lot of multilingual support and plenty of creature comforts.