The town of Matsuyama, on the island of Shikoku, is a gem for the adventurous traveler. It hosts one of Japan's most ...

The city is not only western Japan's biggest hot spring resort, but it also produces ... Another highlight is Beppu's famous ...

A new study recently found that 63 million people travel to and within Japan to witness the breathtaking spectacle of cherry ...

Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and ...

Dormy Inn is my nest before the Walk Japan journey begins, as I have arrived a day in advance, and it is a prelude to the hot-spring hotels on the itinerary, each an immersive experience of ...

Japan’s natural hot springs are running low. Overtourism is to blame ...

The country is home to 27,000 natural hot spring sources, but a surge in tourism ... Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans, the ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

Photograph by David Guttenfelder, Nat Geo Image Collection Chefs use red pepper and Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing spice when preparing the famous spicy ramen served at Kikanbo Miso Ramen in Tokyo.