From the months of March to May, Japan experiences spring time with the onset of the iconic cherry blossoms (sakura), making it a popular time for both locals and tourists to enjoy the outdoors.

We booked our recent trip to Japan a year in advance to see the cherry blossoms, which only bloom briefly in the spring.

I knew I wanted to spend at least one night of our trip in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese-style inn that typically features rooms with tatami floor mats, futon beds, and hot-spring baths known ...

Travel by Hikari and Sakura trains will ... buy some Yu no Hana hot spring powder to experience the healing minerals of Japan’s hot springs at home. If you’re looking for something else ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

On a trip hosted by Walk Japan (walkjapan.com), which pioneered walking tours in hidden regions, my companions and I relax daily in natural hot springs, dine on the freshest seasonal produce and ...