A trans-Kyushu road trip ... Beppu is a heavyweight among Japanese hot-spring towns, with the highest output of onsen water in the country. So abundant are the springs here that some are enjoyed ...

Japan saw a record number of visitors last year. Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in the mountains of the northern Yamagata region, is known for its hot springs and fairytale winter views. It’s also ...

A trans-Kyushu ... being among Japan’s most scenic, weaves through the mountainous interior of its third-largest island, offering breathtaking views and passing atmospheric hot-spring ...

According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, tsunami warnings have been issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, the southwestern island of Kyushu and nearby Kochi Prefecture. Residents have been to ...