Pottery island: A three-day tour through Kyushu's ceramics villages
Kyushu is a dream destination for pottery lovers, with famous pottery villages including Arita, Onta and Koishiwara, and museums dedicated to the history of the artform.
They say that nothing is more memorable than scent. If this stands true, the Aroma Package Stay at the InterContinental Osaka should be a truly unforgettable experience. Available through Dec. 27, the InterContinental Hotel Osaka is offering an accommodation plan accompanied by an exclusive gift: ...
The open-air museum at the top of Nagano Prefecture
Art meets nature on the Utsukushigahara Highlands, where an idyllic mountain hike offering gorgeous views of the Japan Alps ends with a stroll through a quirky open-air sculpture museum.
Starry-eyed and lost to the forests of Yakushima
The forests are what draw people to Yakushima, famous for inspiring the scenery of Studio Ghibli's 1997 film, "Princess Mononoke."
Nothing complements summer evenings in the city quite like the ambiance of exquisite dining within an elegant terrace setting. From July 1 to Sept. 30, the Palace Hotel Tokyo welcomes guests to enjoy its summer dining plan available at restaurant Grand Kitchen. The Summer Terrace ...
A weekend in Kumamoto: In the land of the smoking volcano
Since 2016, Kumamoto has been associated more with the earthquake and aftershocks that damaged much of the city and prefecture than as a travel destination. Though reconstruction is complete in most areas, there is still evidence of damage, most notably to Kumamoto Castle, a ...
Italian heritage cooking is founded on three basic concepts — simple, fresh and delicious. Such is the doctrine of Aman Tokyo's Italian restaurant Arva, where new summer lunch and dinner menus debuted on June 5. Dining at Arva symbolizes a return to uncomplicated meals that ...
How to climb Mount Fuji: A comprehensive guide
Not sure how to climb Mount Fuji, which route to take or what food or gear you need? Read our guide to the mountain to find out what you need to make a successful summer summit.
Rock gardens, ryokan and rafting in Tokyo's Mitake
From the historic Kajikaen to kimono dyeing studios and the Gyokudo Art Museum, numerous institutions of traditional art and culture line the banks of the Tama River as it runs through Mitake.
The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is getting hungry for some summer fun; and to show it, the hotel has prepared four unique and refreshing menus at The Lobby Lounge on the 28th floor. Popping Melon Shaved Ice will be whipped up throughout July and August for ...
Sandankyo Gorge: Hiroshima's hidden ravine
An easy trip from Hiroshima city, head to Sandankyo Gorge for a day of exploring picturesque ravines and waterfalls before indulging in a local hot spring.
Matsuyama: Under the radar, home to the contemporary
Although Matsuyama is known for its historical role in the Shikoku Pilgrimage and as a home for centuries-old onsen hot springs, there's plenty of modernity to be found in Ehime Prefecture's capital city.
