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No. of travelers to China from Osaka airport halves ami...

The number of travelers from a major airport in Osaka Prefecture to China during...

Onsenji Temple: A peaceful mountain temple with centuri...

Onsenji Temple in Kinosaki Onsen has been the spiritual heart of the town for ov...

Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto

Explore an immersive outdoor garden museum surrounded by world-renowned masterpi...

Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect new non-niche face o...

It wasn’t all that long ago that traveling to Japan was still seen as expensive,...

HachiKita Ski Resort features long runs, consistent sno...

HachiKita Highlands Ski Resort is one of Hyogo’s most established winter destina...

Onsenji Temple

Visit Onsenji Temple, a peaceful mountain temple above Kinosaki Onsen with centu...

10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

A lot of things in life are a matter of perspective, and that includes when the ...

Explore Yamagata City: Local history, nature and cuisin...

Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, the area of Yamagata Prefecture recen...

Mangetsu-ji Temple Uki-mido

Spend a quiet moment at an extraordinary temple floating above the waters of Lak...

Private booths coming to Japan’s bullet trains even soo...

Japan is in a bit of a dormant season right now as far as travel is concerned. W...

Harunire Terrace

Rather than a traditional mall, Harunire Terrace feels like a small village, enc...

Kyu-Karuizawa: A blend of nature, culture and local flavor

Kyu-Karuizawa, once a key gateway between Kyoto and Edo, blends mountain scenery...

For travelers who enjoy slow travel and beautiful views...

Train travel shapes everyday life in Japan, yet some journeys are meant to be ta...

HachiKita Highlands Ski Resort

HachiKita Ski Resort is one of Hyogo’s top winter destinations, featuring long r...

Hijiori Onsen: A hot spring village deep in Yamagata Pr...

Hidden in a deep valley at the foot of Mount Gassan, Hijiori Onsen offers the ki...

Kobe Luminarie

Experience Kobe Luminarie, Hyogo’s iconic winter light festival honoring the Gre...