As 2024 unfolds, travellers are setting their sights on destinations that offer unique experiences, cultural depth, and ...

With onsen hot springs, ancient shrines and great forests of broadleaf and conifer trees that conceal galloping waterfalls, discover the natural beauty and traditional charm of northern Ibaraki.

Imagine immersing yourself in the warm waters of a cenote in central Mexico, taking a dip in the hot springs of Japan’s Gunma ...

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...

Japan’s island of Kyushu often gets overlooked by a lot of overseas tourists to Japan, but it’s a place that deserves to be ...

Our nifty Japan tourist guide to public transportation in the country for beginners will break down how you can get around with ease.

Northern Kyushu was hit by heavy rain on Saturday due to warm, moist air flowing in from the extratropical cyclone that formed from Typhoon Kong-rey. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a ...

Kyushu Electric Power reported a 6.1% increase in group sales from April to September, driven by high electricity demand during the summer heat. While fuel cost adjustments reduced overall profits, ...

While sun-seekers crowd Mediterranean beaches and tourists swarm popular capitals, here are the hidden gems that we think ...

The ryokan blends traditional Japanese and modern design, offering a refined atmosphere. All 15 guest rooms are suites with private indoor and open-air hot springs. Rooms come in Japanese and Western ...

So I was surprised to discover, after pedaling around one of Japan’s main islands ... a resort village built around onsen (hot springs) that perch on the slopes of overlapping volcanoes.