A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

MAEBASHI--The Kusatsu onsen here was the surprise winner in an annual ranking of the best hot spring resorts in Japan, ... “The ambience of the town” was cited by 74.7 percent, ...

Asaba Ryokan, a luxe retreat you can’t miss! Nestled in Shuzenji, this 500-year-old gem offers private onsen baths with views of a serene pond and Noh stage, plus in-room kaiseki meals with seasonal ...

Take a break from the over-touristed Tokyo and head to one of this equally incredible but lesser-visited cities to see a ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

Behind it lies Tei Port, Japan’s oldest excavated harbor, which dates to the early Edo Period ... The Dragon from ‘Belle’ settles in real-life town in Kochi Prefecture . August 30, 2022.

This ekiben from Kamogawa in southern Chiba features sanga-yaki, made from minced fish, and is packed with regional flavors like thick, tender Boshu hijiki and the long-prized Nagasa-mai rice.