Onsen has been integral to Japanese culture since ancient times. The governors say that a UNESCO status for onsen would also contribute to Japan's economy.
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.
Its main bath house has been the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away (2001). But despite a famous pedigree, the onsen still feels like...
The prime minister’s visit follows Russia’s autocratic actions, as concern rises over China taking action against Taiwan, or in the Indian Ocean and South and East...
Blessed with access to steamy hot spring water, this area rose to popularity during the Edo Period as a wellness destination, with over twenty inns offering...
Chelsea Jeter Ah, the onsen—a distant dream for those with tattoos in Tokyo…or so we thought. More and more bathhouses are allowing our...
The Sapporo High Court ruled that the Japanese constitution requires recognition of same-sex marriage, dismissing opposition as emotional and irrational.
Japan's spirit world teems with supernatural beings, but the closest equivalent to vampires might be a fox spirit in the guise of a beautiful temptress.
The President's party lost 6 seats but the opposition didn't gain a parliamentary supermajority. How will this affect South Korea and Yoon's ability to govern?
After Kishida addressed the US Congress, the three leaders, met in a tripartite summit focused on China's threatening stance in East Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Spring in modern Japan is about new beginnings, but ancient festivals reveal that sakura was a sign so ominous it could scare people out of their...
