TOKYO -- Relaxing, serene and rejuvenating, hot springs and the resorts around them have long been at the heart of Japanese culture. Now, waves of overseas visitors are discovering the calming appeal ...

Traditional Japanese natural hot spring bath (Onsen) next to a river in forest, Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan Trump administration plans new travel ban. Here's who could be affected. I flew on 2 long-haul ...

Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a class at the Bamboo Cultural Center. Take a thermal sand bath while ...

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the tourism industry hard, including in Japan — ninety percent of ryokan inns in the famous Arima hot spring resort town have been closed since the prefecture of Hyogo ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...

For the Time Capsule series, we spotlight a cherished restaurant, hotel or landmark that’s changed remarkably little over the years. This week, we visit Dogo Onsen in Japan. Legend has it that 3,000 ...

I recently found out that there's a city in Japan, Beppu, where many people are able to own or rent a home with a natural hot ...