Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Tokyo, Nagano is a magnet for skiers and snowboarders, but it also has temples, macaque monkeys and a town Hokusai painted in The air is crisp, the snow deep and undisturbed. The Japanese Alps tower ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...

A curated guide to essential gear, from technical layers to looking suave at après, by the brands that define winter in Japan ...

(Translated from Japanese. Banner photo: The Sainokawara outdoor bath in Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy an expansive feeling. Courtesy the Kusatsu Onsen Tourism ...

The dessert is cooked in the steam of hot spring water that is available at the Myoban onsen resort in Beppu ... every month and is registered by the Japan Anniversary Association.

Visit this serene town known for its soothing onsens, scenic parks, and charming local shops, and you'll see why it's often ...

The resort comprises two main buildings - the more modern Retreat, with 47 suites, and the original 115-room building, Hideaway, which reflects the architecture of a traditional Bavarian castle on the ...

There are a lot of stairs to climb, a lot of social situations that require best behaviour ... A ryokan is a Japanese boutique hotel, usually with an onsen attached, and traditional rooms with ...

Treatments available in Singapore span a huge spectrum, from Western-style deep-tissue massage using hypervolt massage guns to Japanese onsen baths ... of Singapore’s best-designed spa experiences.

MAEBASHI--The Kusatsu onsen here was the surprise winner in an annual ranking of the best hot spring resorts in Japan, ousting ... guest rooms equipped with an outdoor spa and other benefits ...