Kinosaki Onsen, nestled in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, is a picturesque town famous for its hot springs and ...

Tokyo and Kyoto are justifiably popular, but head outside Japan's big cities for the likes of historic Otaru in Hokkaido or ...

While significant concerns remain about how geothermal development could impact culture and tourism in Japan, residents in ...

Researchers showed that the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-ken Nanbu) earthquake, which struck southern Hyogo Prefecture, may have been triggered by deep underground flooding beneath Arima Hot Springs. By analyzing ...

Japan has an estimated 13,000 ‘onsens’ (hot springs resorts and inns) which the natives visit to immerse themselves in thermal waters for extended periods in a quasi-ritualistic fashion. As well as ...

Tucked away in the mountainous region of Yamagata is the onsen town of Shirabu. The name translates to “white cloth” and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Private equity group Fortress has agreed a $100mn deal to buy Japan’s oldest and most eccentric hot ...

Tourist attraction 50km from site of Fukushima nuclear plant includes world’s largest onsen and hula-dancing troupes ...

Discover the best time to visit Japan according to travel experts. Explore cherry blossom season, stunning fall foliage, and ...