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.

Japan has always been at the top of my ... Kyoto, and the hot-spring town of Shima Onsen. The trip was full of incredible food, the kindest people, and sights I'll never forget.

Japan has become a popular cruise destination ... and Osaka have seen increased interest in recent months, even for spring break. Visiting by cruise ship offers a simple way to see many parts ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized ... Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans, the traditional Japanese inns.

are among the top international spring break destinations, according to travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth. Other top destinations, said Squaremouth, include the Bahamas, Japan and Italy.