Hakodate, Hokkaido, is famous for hotels that serve incredible breakfasts, with competition so fierce it was once dubbed the ...

Onsen (hot spring) culture traces back to ancient times. Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across Japan, different ...

Your first time in a Japanese bath can be tricky but don’t be discouraged as there is no greater example of literally immersing oneself in another culture than going to a Japanese onsen. Akita ...

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes ...