November to March is the time when Japanese crabs are at their fattest and most delicious. There's nothing better than pairing it with a hot spring—it's the perfect winter combination. Here are three top areas where you can relax in the onsen waters and enjoy amazing crab, as well as some great ryokan options to make your trip easier.
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Chinese buyers have pretty much swept through the Isawa Onsen area in Yamanashi Prefecture. But look closer, and it's part of a larger wave hitting vacation spots and hot spring towns all over Japan. Japanese reporters dove in with boots-on-the-ground reporting and solid numbers to get at what's happening behind the scenes in these resort areas.
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Kuchinoshima is located at the northern tip of the Tokara Islands, a place where nature feels raw and untamed. Wild cows roam freely on the hills, while the faint scent of Tamotoyuri lilies fills the air.
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The Japan Hot Spring Comprehensive Ranking Top 100, voted by employees of major Japanese travel agencies, releases its results annually. The year 2024 marks the 38th edition of this ranking.
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