Japan enjoys mythical status among skiers and snowboarders. Its culture, excellent food, efficient transport and futuristic ...

After visiting Japan for the first time in 2018 with a group of college friends, I was excited to return in September as a travel writer. Having ruthlessly researched everything to do, brushing up on ...

Taking the bones of a 60-year-old wooden Japanese house, the Superhost owners of this lovely property kept relaxation top of ...

Japan’s rural inns offer far more than a bed for the night—they’re an immersion into the heart of Japanese hospitality, culture, and cuisine. On a recent walking tour through the Kunisaki Peninsula ...

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.

Hakone has a history of 1200 years as a hot spring hot spot. A short 1 to 2-hour journey away from the city center, it’s just right for a day trip to see the sights as you go around the abundant shops ...

Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...

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Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano was the guest of honor at the reopening of SM Kenko Spa. In addition to being famous for Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and its cuisine, Japan is also known for its ...