While urban landscapes have their charm, I sometimes find myself overwhelmed by the concrete jungle. When that happens, I will grab my hiking boots and backpack and set off up one of the nearby ...

The Hakone Ropeway carries passengers high above the rugged terrain ... The number isn’t random; it’s deeply tied to Japan’s cultural beliefs, since the number seven is considered lucky. Sato ...

TOKYO — One of the most iconic sights of Japan, seen on many travel posters ... The best views are had from a small mountain resort town called Hakone, about a 55-mile drive from the Japanese ...

An curved arrow pointing right. At the Yunessun Spa and Resort in Hakone, Japan visitors can bathe in hot springs filled with popular beverages such as red wine, green tea, sake and coffee.

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture has reclaimed its position as the nation’s most popular hot spring resort after being surprisingly ousted last year, according to a survey. In 2022, the Kusatsu ...

We ventured out of the hotel in search of some dinner, only to find ourselves in another bar (whoops!) This time, the bartender, Sam, wandered over to say hello, and, learning it was our honeymoon, ...

Sunny with a high of 35 °F (1.7 °C) and a 54% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 13 mph (6.4 to 20.9 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). The overnig ...

Rare footage has emerged of the first outdoor rock festival held in Japan that contains what many consider to be a legendary performance by Pink Floyd. The Hakone Aphrodite event, held in 1971 ...

When visiting Japan, travelers can stay at a traditional ryokan with a communal onsen or opt for a private dip in an open-air bath like this one in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.