Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some ...

Onsen (hot spring) culture traces back to ancient times. Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across Japan, different ...

It can be hard to find a good, authentic, rustic onsen hot spring complex that isn’t geared towards tourists in Tokyo, so ...

Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some onsen to shut down due to inadequate supplies, local authorities say.

The December to early May event has always been a popular attraction, but now foreigners make up about half the visitors in ...

Japan has long featured on European bucket ... as well as temples, natural hot spring baths, and hiking trails. Set sail on the Mikata Five Lakes in Fukui Fukui is perfect for nature lovers ...