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Health + Wellness
7 Best Onsen to Visit for a Dip Into Japanese Hot Spring Culture
Travel to these places and try one of Japan’s most relaxing traditions.
May 9, 2023 10:58 PM
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Burcu Basar
Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds
The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.
February 26, 2026 11:09 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Food + Drink
A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan
Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.
June 12, 2025 01:55 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Hotel News + Openings
A New Mountain Lodge Is Coming to This Lesser-Visited, Volcanic Region of Japan
The Lucy hotel from luxury brand Hoshino Resorts is opening next to a national park in the Japanese countryside.
May 20, 2025 12:35 PM
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Olivia Young
Hotels
In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve
In a town in the Wakayama Prefecture, popular for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail, this Airbnb invites guests to be immersed in a gripping mystery novel.
January 18, 2024 03:47 PM
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Jessie Beck
Cruise
See Japan’s Quieter Side on This Locally Run Cruise
A recently launched Japanese cruise line is offering a more culturally immersive way to explore lesser-visited corners of Japan.
May 29, 2026 01:19 PM
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Shayla Martin
Stay Here Next
This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay
Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.
April 21, 2026 09:59 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
National Parks
This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen
Japanese locals have been voting these the top thermal waters since the 1400s.
January 30, 2026 03:17 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Outdoor Adventure
A 331-Mile Trail in Japan Through Centuries-Old Villages Will Transport You to the Era of Shoguns and Samurais
Sprinkled along the Nakasendo trail, centuries-old towns look nearly as they would have in the Edo period.
April 10, 2025 10:29 AM
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Haley Harrison
History + Culture
This L.A. Neighborhood Transports You to Japan—No Flight Required
There are only only three Japantowns left in the U.S. Head to Los Angeles and you’ll find one of them.
May 1, 2025 02:52 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Art + Culture
The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet
The most exciting place to see art installations in Japan is not where you’d think.
November 6, 2025 03:23 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Outdoor Adventure
In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits
Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.
March 22, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Hotels
The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.
April 22, 2026 04:18 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Where to Travel Next
7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit
Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.
October 3, 2024 11:45 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
4 Days In
4 Days in Tokyo: Vintage Denim Boutiques, Playful Museums, and Surprisingly Great Pizza
Don’t let the city overwhelm you—use this local-created guide to find the best neighborhoods, shops, and food.
February 12, 2026 03:36 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
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