Onsen

Volcanic islands, mountainous terrain and earth-shifting quakes are all part of Japan’s volatile natural landscape. Short, swift,...

On the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures sits Mt. Asama, an active volcano still intermittently bellowing smoke. Looking up ...

Most travelers visit Japan in spring and fall for the mild temperatures and vibrant colors, so the white season is often overlook...

A unique blend of traditional hot spring village atmosphere and modern ski facilities make Nozawa Onsen the quintessential Japane...

Japan is located along what is known as the Pacific Rim of Fire, an area that stretches from New Zealand up towards Russia, d...

You’ve spent the last couple of months cursing the heat and humidity, yet you can’t help but lament the passing of summer. As the...

Gunma’s enchanting onsen getaway - long a fan favorite for hot spring lovers in Japan - gains popularity among the foreign commun...

The Izu Peninsula is renowned for bringing together a grand variety of hot springs, seafood, woodland delicacies, beaches and fore...