In Japan, the ages of 25 and 42 are the most unlucky for men. Fortunately, there is a 300-year-old solution. It involves ...

Hidden in a deep valley at the foot of Mount Gassan, Hijiori Onsen offers the kind of stillness that feels rare today. The small hot spring village seems untouched by the passing years: wooden inns, ...

YAMAGATA--Winter in Japan’s northern Tohoku region is often cast as a surreal spectacle concerning the Zao mountain ...

Onsenji Temple in Kinosaki Onsen has been the spiritual heart of the town for over 1,300 years. In the past, visitors prayed here before accessing the baths. Visiting Onsenji Temple remains one of the ...

Escape the city with a day hike through Kansai’s natural beauty, from easy river walks to challenging mountain peaks ...

Banyan Tree Higashiyama is a full five-star escape that goes all-in with serenity, wellness and quiet wow-factor. Set among lush gardens and surrounded by a tranquil bamboo forest, the hotel feels ...

Japan has always been a hot spot, come winter, spring or summer. Tours to the country, though aplenty, mostly cover the ...

US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats against Europe – linked to Greenland’s strategic importance – have ...

A list of hot springs around Chiang Mai you can actually visit in 2026, from easy day trips to remote jungle pools.

According to the website Holiday in Niseko, the Grand Hirafu Village is recognized for its “incredibly consistent snowfall, world class skiing and snowboarding and its long winter season”, as well as ...

In the north of Japan, the resort of Niseko is a must for anyone dreaming of fresh snow, volcanic landscapes and free ski runs in an almost Alpine setting. On the slopes of Mount Annupuri, this resort ...

At the Grand Hotel Belvedere, total escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life awaits. Located in Wengen, a hidden gem of a mountain resort deep in the Swiss Alps that is completely car-free, ...