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 ...

Japan’s more than 25,000 naturally-occurring mineral hot springs help power 3,000 spa resorts across the country. Thanks to its location in a volcanic zone, Japan is a hotbed -- quite literally -- of ...

GIFU--Students here are replicating one of Japan’s top hot spring resorts in virtual reality to help foreign visitors learn onsen etiquette online before experiencing the real thing. The three-year ...

In Japan, bathing is more than just a way to get clean—it’s an ancient tradition elevated to an art form. Long regarded as both a physical and spiritual experience, communal bathing has historically ...

When onsens are mentioned, fonder, simpler, virus-free memories come to mind. I had my first go at a hot spring during my trip to Taipei in 2017, and again indulged in full dipping pleasure in Kobe, ...

Winter in Niseko, Hokkaido is utopia for many of the skiers and snowboarders drawn to the Japanese town by its picturesque mountains and ski resorts, its fresh “Japow” snow and delicious cuisine (even ...