Certain kinds of accommodation offer a window into the national soul. Step onto the flagstones of an ancient English inn, into the pine-panelled cosiness of an Alpine rifugio or beyond the gates of an ...

One is spoiled for choice when it comes to onsen (hot springs) in Japan. Nowhere is this more evident than the island of Kyushu, with subterranean waters heated by no less than nine active volcanoes.

After six previous trips exploring Japan’s more well-trodden regions like Kansai and Kanto, I was ready to see a different side of the country. During my latest visit, I finally made my way to Kyushu, ...

Savour the region’s bounty of seasonal produce, as well as stunning natural beauty.  Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

Setouchi is the perfect holiday destination for travellers looking to disconnect from the busyness of modern-day life.

The Japanese portfolio of luxury hotel brand Aman is full of head-turners – from the sleek, sky-brushing minimalism of Aman Tokyo, perched high above the city's electric bustle, to the hushed, lantern ...

On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

In agonizing decisions for owners, a once-protective society lets the market take its course.

Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan. Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tōhoku coast by hiking along the ...