Hakuba Valley, in Nagano Prefecture, has Olympic-level skiing, onsens, and stunning alpine views—all for under $70 a day, just a few hours from Tokyo.

Hokkaido has long been one of Japan’s major agricultural regions. Today, the northern island known for dairy farms, ski ...

So, they sent some sporophytes to the ISS. Astronauts affixed the samples to the station's exterior, where they remained for ...

The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan issued the travel alert on November 20. The Sakurajima volcano “has shown a significant increase in explosive activity since November 16, 2025, with a large ...

This recipe is reprinted from the 2025 book “Lidia’s The Art of Pasta”: ½ small butternut squash (about 1 pound), split ...

With hundreds of inches of snowfall, gorgeous mountain views, and delicious food, these winter wonderlands pack a punch.

A species of moss survived for 9 months on the outside of the International Space Station, new research reveals — and 80% of ...

At least 13 people have been killed and more than 100 have been injured in bear attacks in one country since this April.

From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

Despite tensions, past events suggest a limited impact on Chinese tourism to Japan, with numbers rising to 6.9 million in 2024 despite other issues.

The travel advisory draws attention to an unexpected problem observed in several cities and natural sites in northern Japan.

A Nation Fed Up with Mass Tourism A YouGov survey across seven European countries has revealed significant concerns about ...