With its warm summers, stunning fall foliage and world-renowned cherry blossoms in springtime, a trip to Japan is a visual feast — and that includes during the winter months, too. An underrated travel season, winter in Japan brings with it an exhilarating list of...
In the era of capsule hotels, overnighting in a barely furnished pillbox may seem like the pinnacle of Japanese ingenuity: By sacrificing space, you’ll save a lot more on your budget for exploring. But you’re also sacrificing omotenashi, the gold standard of Japanese...
I just returned home after visiting the beautiful country of Japan for the second time in my life. I was there July of 2018 for about a week and only got a small taste of what this incredible place has to offer. I always knew I had to come back in order to fully...
Imagine an itinerary dedicated to a deep soak. If a relaxing bath is your idea of paradise, head to Oita, a pristine region on Japan’s southernmost island, where hallowed waters from more than 4,000 hot springs flow into bubbling tubs facing views of verdant valleys,...
Why visit Japan during the winter? Wouldn’t this lovely country be experienced at a warmer time of year? After my wonderful winter trip to Japan, I can give you a few reasons: Because Japan doesn’t require good weather to be an entertaining destination. No matter what...
