Japan’s famed hot springs, or onsen, are full of invisible tripwires, from nudity to tattoos. A certified onsen sommelier shares advice on how to best enjoy the experience.

Beppu, Japan looks calm at first, but it is powered by extreme geothermal heat. Steam rises from streets, food cooks in 100°C ...

Are you still figuring out what to put on your Japan packing list for spring? After reading this article you’ll know exactly what to bring with you! This packing list for Japan covers what you need to ...

As legend has it, a Buddhist monk by the name of Dochi Shoninwas traveling across Japan about 1,300 years ago, in search of healing waters to help cure the ill, when he stumbled upon the small ...

Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a class at the Bamboo Cultural Center. Take a thermal sand bath while ...

Naked, tattooed foreigners may soon become a less unusual sight in Japan’s public baths. Tourism officials in Japan are urging onsens (hot springs) to relax rules restricting body art wearers from ...

We were talking to another couple about doing a 2 week tour to Japan in 2025. They are used to luxury travel and were insistent on doing a particular, very expensive tour and going in the peak of ...

For spring trip to Japan, you would probably want to sync your visit to the cherry blossom season. The flower blooms for only a week and it takes some effort to intercept the season at strategic ...