The Japanese tradition of onsen bathing is a ritual meant to cleanse the body and the spirit. Onsen are hot springs, and there are several towns across Japan dedicated to these mineral-rich springs, ...

One of Japan’s greatest features is its many natural hot springs called onsens. Thanks to its highly volcanic location, Japan’s countryside is dotted with resorts welcoming tourists all year round.

Yunokawa Onsen, in the southern Hokkaido metropolitan area of Hakodate, is one of the top hot springs resorts in Hokkaido. Although its founding history dates back earlier, this region exploded in ...

As we scoop and slurp, proprietor Tatsukuni, an ex-wrestler, regales us with stories of his life 50 years ago as an 18-year-old, low-ranking sumo in a Tokyo stable and how he learned to cook ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...