Japan is home to 27,000 natural hot springs, but a surge in tourism has left some low on water and local officials are ...

This lesser-visited town in Japan is a dream destination featuring hot springs, rich history, and breathtaking scenery for an ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

The thriller-comedy marks the directorial debut of Morihito Inoue, two-time winner of the National Independent Kaiju Film ...

The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.

Experience a fusion of ancient hospitality and modern luxury across three historic Japanese regions, offering volcanic hot springs, imperial suites, sake tasting, and more.

From a step-by-step guide about how to take an onsen, to information about what to wear and a few taboos too, it’s time to find out everything you need to know about visiting an onsen in Japan. There ...

The town has been riding a wave of increasing foreign visitors ... My hometown is close to Nozawa Onsen (a ski resort on Japan’s Honshu island) that has been battered by snow this year). The snow is ...