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 ...

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 ...

On a recent fall trip, I head there because Time Out had proclaimed it “the vibiest district” and “the world’s coolest ...

From a steamy shower only accessible by boat to a natural warm infinity pool, have your next spa session in the Idaho ...

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

Japan is not typically considered a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago, blanketed in snow, and the snow-dusted monkeys ...

We can’t think of a better pairing than topping off an adrenaline-packed adventure with a soothing soak in hot springs. Our ...

Voted best ski resort hotel in the world at the World Ski Awards, the Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO features an impressive ...

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

In winter, Japan’s northernmost main island Hokkaido is a place of snow-covered forests and white-crested volcanoes mirrored ...