Are you one of 40 million travelers expected to visit Japan soon, but want a place less touristy than Tokyo and Kyoto?

Three hotel workers were found dead Tuesday in northeastern Japan after conducting routine maintenance on a hot spring source ...

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.

Three people were found collapsed on Tuesday in an area with a high concentration of toxic gas near a hot spring resort in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, and were later confirmed dead, local fire ...

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

Düsseldorf’s strategic location on the Rhine between the former German capital Bonn and the Ruhr made it the obvious choice for Japanese companies to set up shop and it continues to this day.Around 15 ...

Pickle martinis, members-only events, Fashion Week mashups — every Friday night is special at these new-school Shabbat ...

Book Retreats released its Holiday Relaxation Report, which ranked the best relaxation destinations around the world, ...

The Water House is a Japanese-style hot spring hotel with both a public hot spring area and private rooms. Entrance to the public hot springs, open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., is a very reasonable $33 for ...

Many international tourists choose this period to visit Japan and marvel at the spectacular beauty of the spring cherry blossoms competing in splendor. We've invited Ms. Mentaiko, a local, to share ...

These primates have captured the fascination of tourists and researchers alike, thanks to their extraordinary behaviour of soaking in hot springs during the winter months. This article explores why ...

First, dough made of rice flour and hot water is steamed for about 40 minutes. Then Japanese pepper and seaweed flakes are folded into the dough using a dedicated machine. The dough is dusted with ...