Before I even knew much about Fukuoka, I knew I wanted to explore Kyushu’s green, rural countryside. Fukuoka just happened to ...

There are few countries as dedicated to embedding philosophies of beauty into all aspects of culture as Japan, where the influential concepts of wabi-sabi (a reverence for patina and transience ...

Have you had the feeling recently that everyone you know has been (or is about to go) to Japan? You’re not wrong. Last December there was an almost 30% increase in international visitors from ...

Discover the captivating allure of train travel in Japan as we delve into why it is often considered the most romantic way to ...

At Mirukashi Salon in Japan, Prairie Stuart-Wolff and Hanako Nakazato offer a model of hospitality and a way of living that centers seasonality.

where to stay and other travel developments. Traveling by train in Japan is one of the wonders of our modern world, whether that’s whizzing through the countryside on the Shinkansen at up to 320 ...

WAKAYAMA, Japan – Borrow a spade from the hotel, dig a hole by the pebbly riverbank and hot spring water swirls up. You have just created your own mini onsen bath. Or go for effortless bliss.

Japan’s stunning countryside: Shirakawa-go and Gokayama's UNESCO World Heritage Sites The villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are steeped in history, with roots dating back over 300 years.

NIIGATA – In a railway station, a corner of arcade machines permits entry only to adults. Inside, grown-ups grin, rattle their tokens, then approach rows of sake vending machines. Younger ones ...