Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

When is the best time to visit Japan? When is the best time to visit Tokyo? You have decided you want to travel to Japan - great! But now comes the hard part: planning. Everyone says to visit during ...

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Join me on an unforgettable journey through the charming city of Otaru, just a short trip from Sapporo! From scenic canals to delicious seafood and historic landmarks, this hidden gem of Japan offers ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of Kyushu, Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans ...

The 40-year-old restaurant is now in The Wyeth condo building. Located in The Wyeth — a condo building at 267 U.S. Route 1, Suite 107 — the 3,800-square-foot space is a little larger than ...

Police in Sapporo have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed 52-year-old male work colleague in the chest with a kitchen knife on a street. According to police, ...

Planning a trip to Sapporo and unsure where to start? A quick search for “things to do in Sapporo” will leave you with countless options, but which ones are truly worth your time? Whether you’re ...

SAITAMA: Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday (Mar 20) as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia Daichi Kamada and ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Daichi Kamada, left, celebrates with ...