Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the ...

For the first Banyan Tree hotel in Japan, the international hospitality group could not have chosen a better location: the Higashiyama outpost neighbours the venerated Kiyomizu-dera temple ... the ...

In this stunning pocket of Japan ... and local favorites. The Ryokan is a quick 10-minute bus ride from JR Nagano Station and within walking distance of the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Museum. Just ...

Farm fresh meals, Japanese-inspired design and a jam-packed schedule of ... Golden Door is modeled after a traditional Japanese ryokan (inn), and the rooms are minimalist yet appropriately luxurious.

Snow, ski, sushi, and a bout of sea-sickness summed up our holiday perfectly - or imperfectly, but it was hands down one of ...

Valentine's Day gift ideas for both men and women, from designer bags to exclusive watches and perfumes, to make this ...

Our Shibu Onsen Guide covers how to get here, what to see, and what to do in one of Nagano’s most photogenic onsens towns.

Well, the good news is Tokyo (and Japan in general) is very clean and safe ... You could spend your whole Tokyo trip here and leave feeling like you've seen it all. This 2018 Good Design Gold Award ...

A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses.

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...