When people think of winter sports in Japan, regions such as Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku often come to mind for their abundant snowfall and expansive ski resorts. While these areas are well-known, ...

Japan’s popularity keeps soaring, but beyond Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka lie quieter, rewarding day trips that reveal a different side of the country, writes JANE LAWSON. Thankfully, delicious respite is ...

Some day trips from Japan’s third largest city are all about the destination. Others ask travelers to enjoy the journey, as well. A visit to Tomogashima — a group of four uninhabited islands in ...

Yesterday was the second to last day in the Golden Week holidays here in Japan, so I decided to try a new day trip cycle route, going from home in Osaka to Nara Park, returning over the mountains via ...