To the west of Mount Hotaka lies Okuhida Onsengō, an area in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, known to hot-spring lovers throughout Japan. The region includes the villages of Hirayu, Fukuji, Shinhirayu, ...

Japan has nearly 30,000 hot springs and a culture of public bathing. An Israeli Americanarchitect, Yuval Zohar, has developed ...

If you are looking for tranquil relaxation in the heart of the Kyoto, you’ll find a dreamy selection of gorgeous Kyoto spas ...

HOTELS: Travelling off the beaten path in Japan, Lucie Grace spends time at KAI Nagato in the heart of a tranquil spa town ...

On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

If you’re headed to Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, during the winter, it’s pretty safe bet that if you’re OK with cold weather. After all, Hokkaido’s two biggest wintertime attractions are ...

Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that offers guests a unique and immersive experience of Japanese culture and hospitality. These establishments have a long history and are known for their warm ...

Mark Edward Harris is a Los Angeles-based photographer and writer whose last piece for the magazine was on conductor Mario Miragliotta. His Japanese hot springs photographs will be on exhibit at APEX ...

With February here, it’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of security regarding the weather in Japan. After all, in just a month the cherry blossoms are scheduled to start blooming in Tokyo, and ...