Nasu: Explore the Many Landscapes of Tokyo’s Northern Neighbor As Tokyoites are well aware, opportunities abound for short getaways from the frenetic pace of…
Yayoi Kusama, Onsen and Stargazing in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture In the brisk northern reaches of Honshu, far from the urban sprawls and madding crowds,…
Travel Japan: A Weekend Getaway to Kanagawa’s Onsen Paradise The city of Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is something of a middle child of south-central Japan,…
Hakone Day Trip: TW’s Guide to Dining, Onsen & Mount Fuji Views With amazing history, culture and wilderness, along with selections of rustic to avant-garde cuisines and…
Disconnect at Northern Japan’s Most Secluded Hot Springs Inn Said the late, great comedian Bill Hicks, “The world is like a ride in an…
Japan’s Tradition of Mixed Bathing is Alive and Well in Akita Prefecture As you go along the winding, meandering dirt road, a hint of sulphur begins wafting through…
Sanso Tensui: A Secluded Onsen Getaway in the Forests of Kyushu Located roughly midway between Fukuoka and Oita is Sanso Tensui, a serene yet welcoming onsen…
Make the Most of Winter with These 4 Weekend Adventures from Tokyo Winter in Japan is a magical time of the year thanks to the soft, powder…
4 Days in Oita: A Guide to Exploring Japan’s Famous Onsen Region There’s a chance you haven’t heard of Oita, but the region has captivated Japanese people…
Extreme Onsen in Japan: 4 Hot Spring Resorts with a Thrilling Twist For a taste of excitement and adventure while you soak your bones, here are four…
