We love uncovering hidden travel sites around Japan that take us away from the crowds and lead us to discovering a myriad of culturally rich places. Shimane Prefecture has proven to be a veritable ...

Onsen are baths filled with geothermally heated, mineral-rich water. They’ve long been part of Japanese culture, but foreign travelers often struggle with the nudity aspect. - Boaz Rottem/Alamy Stock ...

In Japan, it is believed that if you take a hot bath with yuzu citrus fruits on the winter solstice, you won't catch a cold ...

The strong earthquake left local businesses concerned about a talent drain. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Several cities in Japan are grappling with overtourism as local governments take different approaches to curbing crowds. Japan is known for its hot springs (onsens) and bathing facilities surrounded ...

The Japanese macaques in Jigokudani Monkey Park begin most days with a relaxing dip in their own private hot tub. Located in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Japan’s Nagano prefecture, the ...

Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

Japan’s police have busted a voyeurism ring that filmed thousands of women bathing in hot springs across Japan for over 30 years. Police in Shizuoka prefecture have arrested 16 men in a breakthrough ...

Japan is ready for lovers. After holding on to its strict COVID travel protocols longer than most, the Land of the Rising Sun is once again saying “konnichiwa!” to American tourists. No wonder, then, ...