Discover everything you need to know for your first onsen in Japan: from etiquette and pre-soak rituals, to top hot springs ...

Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition is a tribute to the famous Hakone Turnpike in Japan, showcasing a bold Ridge Green ...

The only thing better than a rooftop onsen is a rooftop onsen with staggering views and free ice cream. Perched atop the 18th floor of this inexpensive, 193-room ryokan in neonladen Shinjuku, this ...

Japan is famously known for its hot springs, or onsen, which provide a peaceful retreat from the city chaos. While famous ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

The accommodation in ryokans bears little resemblance to what’s found in Western-style hotels (also available across Japan). Paper screens exist within guestrooms to act as dividers instead of ...

There are also some other very quaint places that I really love as well, like Kamakura and Hakone.” And being in Japan during the winter season for her patisserie pop-ups, Aw knows the importance of ...

In these cases, I think Japan has a great alternative: the multiple ropeways scattered around the country. Enjoying its 65-year anniversary in September 2025, one of the more popular ropeways near ...

Tokyo is a city that never stops surprising me. I’ve been here on all of my 7+ trips to Japan, and every single time, I ...

Suppose you plan a day trip to Mount Fuji from Tokyo. In that case, some of the closest and best viewing spots for Japan’s majestic mountain peak are Hakone, Lake Kawaguchiko, the Tokyo Metropolitan ...

Sunny with a high of 35 °F (1.7 °C) and a 54% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 13 mph (6.4 to 20.9 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). The overnig ...