Despite the prevalence of baths in modern homes, there has been a resurgence of interest in traditional bathhouses, known as "sento" in Japanese.
If you've experienced the delights of an onsen but have never been to a sento, now could be the perfect time to dive into the deeper...
Yoyasuyu, a public bathhouse in the Chuo ward of Kumamoto, has been temporarily decorated with illustrations of Kumamon, the adorable black bear with red cheeks...
Yutaka Teshigawara Mount Fuji, beloved and a source of pride of all the people of Japan, is also the nation’s highest peak...
Since recognition of Japan Cool in 2009 by Douglas McGray, there has been a steep increase in the number of visitors to Japan. Most visitors...