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

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

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

There are two types of bathhouses in Tokyo and throughout Japan: onsen and sento. While there are obvious similarities between the two – they're both communal hot-water baths and visitors must ...

U.S. News took into account cultural attractions, culinary options and accessibility (among other factors) to bring you the best places to visit in Japan ... soak in the onsen after skiing ...

From Hiroshima to Hokkaido, these top cities and adventure outposts beyond the capital will open your eyes to the rest of must-see Japan. But you can’t really experience a country by seeing just ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country ...

the city of 25,000 residents is gaining popularity among international travelers as millions flock to Japan. Local officials ...

The dessert is cooked in the steam of hot spring water that is available at the Myoban onsen resort in Beppu ... every month and is registered by the Japan Anniversary Association.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens ... but a surge in tourism has left some onsen towns running low on water; leaving local officials feeling anything but zen. One of those troubled ...