Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record ...

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

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

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

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

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite things to do.

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 ...

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture has reclaimed its position as the nation’s most popular hot spring resort after being surprisingly ousted last year, according to a survey. In 2022, the Kusatsu ...

The Jigoku-mushi Purin, or “hell-steamed custard pudding,” is so devilishly delicious that it topped the list in a nationwide survey on which local creme caramels people most want to buy.