Several cities in Japan are grappling with overtourism as local governments take different approaches to curbing crowds. Japan is known for its hot springs (onsens) and bathing facilities surrounded ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to 27,000 ...

A visitor wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), draws near cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, Japan, March 15, 2020.

Japan’s major hot spring regions are facing water shortages, driven by a surge in tourism and the growing popularity of private-use baths. In response, many lodging facilities with hot springs are ...

Located on Japan’s southernmost island, Discover Kyushu Express’ 36+3 takes passengers on a journey through some of the country’s wildest and most under the radar landscapes. Komezuka of Mount Aso ...

Between cherry blossom travel, relaxed visa rules, cultural tourism and Instagram-worthy cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan ...

With mild temperatures and a host of festivals, flower viewings and events celebrating spring and traditional culture, there's never been a better time to visit Japan. Springtime in Japan is a magical ...

Naked, tattooed foreigners may soon become a less unusual sight in Japan’s public baths. Tourism officials in Japan are urging onsens (hot springs) to relax rules restricting body art wearers from ...