Walk Japan introduces a new series of tours centred on tradition and gustatory experiences titled Onsen Gastronomy: Kiso in Nagano.

Explore the serene landscapes of Japan covered in a blanket of snow with this breathtaking drone footage. From snow-capped mountains and ancient temples to quiet villages and frost-covered forests ...

Three-times world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto is to retire after the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics next year, the Japanese 25-year-old told reporters in Kobe on Friday.

In this video, I share my travel experiences and insights, focusing on the places I've visited and the adventures I've had. I discuss the gear and essentials that made my trips enjoyable and ...

Singaporean man arrested in Japan for allegedly committing indecent acts in hot spring Man, 55, accused of inappropriately touching minor at Niigata onsen ...

Onsen (Hot Springs) Conversely, onsen are bathhouses that use geothermal hot spring water, made possible by Japan’s widespread volcanic activity, and saturated with what are believed to be beneficial ...

Ginzan Onsen: A step back in time Ginzan Onsen transports you back to Japan's Taisho era with its wooden ryokan buildings and gas lamps lined up on riverbanks, giving the place a historic vibe.

A previous version of this story carried the headline “Babies born in winter less likely to become obese adults, Japan study finds.” This has been corrected to reflect that the researchers ...

I visited a number of ryokans on a winter tour of Tohoku — the lesser-explored northeastern half of Japan’s main island of Honshu. The snow lay thick on the roofs of these ryokans. Icicles ...

Ginzan Onsen, located in the Yamagata region about 418 km north of Tokyo, now limits entry to day trippers during the winter peak season to minimise their impact on local residents.