Accor invites travellers to uncover the authentic charm of Japan's lesser-known destinations through enriching stays.

Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...

WAKAYAMA--The Wakayama prefectural assembly on April 20 rejected plans to build a casino-centered integrated resort (IR) in the capital of the prefecture in the Kinki region. Twenty-two assembly ...

If the historic hot spring town of Ginzan Onsen is part of your 2025 travel itinerary, here’s something you should take note of. Ginzan Onsen in Japan’s Yamagata region, is expected to soon implement ...

it’s time to find out everything you need to know about visiting an onsen in Japan. There are plenty of things in Japanese culture that you might not know about until you’ve been. I had plenty of ...

International tourism to Japan has exploded in recent years ... decided to increase rates for accommodation tax or the use of onsen – hot springs bath-houses. Yet these are blanket rates ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular hot spring resort in Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture, started limiting entry to day-trippers in December to prevent evening traffic jams. The hot spring town has seen an uptick ...

And while communal onsen are available ... Naoshima is arguably the most famous of Japan’s art islands and now there's even more reason to visit. When Naoshima Ryokan Roka opened its doors ...

Japan saw a record number of visitors last year. Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in the mountains of the northern Yamagata region, is known for its hot springs and fairytale winter views. It’s also ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

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As 2024 nears its end and we look back on the year in entertainment, it was clearly one when Japan-related works loomed large on the global market. It is a diverse group of works. Some were made ...