Spring marks a peak travel season in Japan, with cherry blossoms drawing visitors from around the world. However, tourism may ...

Strolling along the streets of Isawa, in the city of Fuefuki in Yamanashi prefecture, it is common to hear people speaking Chinese, while most of the passengers getting on and off sightseeing buses ...

The first thing to consider about the Japanese onsen is whether or not being naked in public bothers you. I’m not referring ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

From Mt Fuji to onsens, cafes, and more, explore Fujiyoshida, the filming location of 'The Hot Spot', a new Japanese sci-fi ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience ... Ginzan Onsen, located in the Yamagata region about 260 miles north of Tokyo, now limits entry to day trippers during ...

Some of Japanese most rundown towns are onsen resorts that were overdeveloped in the 1980s. If it were not for foreign tourism from SK, Taiwan etc., they would be in an even worse state than they are ...

Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...