There are hot springs scattered all over Japan ... I visited Kusatsu Onsen 30 years ago, so I felt a little trepidation about visiting again because the onsen town was picturesque and perfect ...

It is this traditional onsen-town feel that sets Zao apart from other ski resorts in Japan, but the skiing and snowboarding here are also exceptional. With 32 lifts scattered across 14 slopes and ...

In 2022, the Kusatsu onsen in Gunma Prefecture toppled Hakone in annual rankings released by the Jalan Research Center, which specializes in tourism and leisure activities. Hakone had held the top ...