Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture is probably most famous for its koshihikari rice production, but that doesn’t mean that it’s only worth visiting in the warmer months. While we previously compiled some of ...

In this episode, we explore the Japanese city where homes have their own natural hot springs. Meanwhile, back in Britain, ...

Japan probably isn't the first country you think of for a ski vacation, but perhaps it should be as this Asian nation boasts ...

A ramen staple from Tokyo, Afuri brings its bright, modern aesthetic to Niseko with minimalist interiors and a lively energy ...

Higashine is located in the middle of Yamagata Prefecture, just a 30-minute drive from the city of Yamagata and slightly over ...

There’s one important cultural custom involving the ultra-relaxing onsen, of which you may not be aware if you're planning an ...

In the snowy forests of Japan, visitors have spotted something unusual: Japanese macaques, or snow monkeys, frolicking in the ...

From racing electric snow scooters across frozen lakes in Finland to night tubing under neon lights in New Hampshire, these adventures in winter destinations will have you doing a snow dance all ...

Akakura Kanko Hotel is Japan’s first international ski resort hotel, and boasts an 88-year history, making it a great option ...

Where the silence of the snow and the warmth of Japanese hospitality converge, a new sanctuary, Chalet Ivy Weiss, awaits in ...

Yamazaki Distillery near Kyoto is the oldest malt whisky distillery in Japan, and you can take tours and taste some of the rarest whiskies in the country.

In the country’s Yoshino forests, cedar and cypress have been tended for generations, offering an unmatched setting to experience one of the world’s most restorative wellness therapies.