Often described as open-air baths, they include a little adventure ー with views of the ocean, river, or mountains, under the blue sky or bright stars.
Motofumi Iguchi, the sports commentator, weighs in on the rapid growth of pro basketball in Japan in recent years, highlighting trends, trademarks and top issues in...
The 42-year-old lefty continues to impress for the high-flying Swallows.
Shikoku’s 88 temple-pilgrimage route has been drawing thousands of visitors every year. Since the pandemic the trail has gone quiet.
Prodded to try vegan cuisine after a health scare, the Olympic bronze medalist (team event) thinks Japanese cuisines and veganism easily blend together.
An irreplaceable bond of 40 years was behind the charity rugby match to help Tonga recover from the devastating underwater earthquake.
Trains of one hidden gem rail line in Tokyo celebrate June with the beauty of hydrangeas along the tracks. Ready for a ride?
Practiced in Japan as far back as 4000 BC, and humans are still chasing whales 6,000 years later, largely for a spiritual reward not measured by...
The group seeks to correct erroneous historical narratives about the comfort women and advance peace and prosperity in East Asia by repairing bilateral ties.
Will candidates for Japan’s Upper House be better than outgoing ones who delayed condemning China’s human rights violations and deciding constitutional reform?
An informed public debate is needed in Japan about the long-term effects of cannabidiol treatment in childrenー and the alternatives that are available.
The hard-working linebacker is joining the Syracuse University team as a grad student walk-on. Eventually he aims to help develop the sport in Japan as a...