Winter in Niseko, Hokkaido is utopia for many of the skiers and snowboarders drawn to the Japanese town by its picturesque mountains and ski resorts, its fresh “Japow” snow and delicious cuisine (even ...

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 ...

I recently found out that there's a city in Japan, Beppu, where many people are able to own or rent a home with a natural hot spring (Onsen) for their bath. I explore how this is possible and what it ...

With ski season in Hokkaido (the northernmost island) in full flow in winter, picturesque floral phenomena in spring, dazzling firework festivals in summer and fiery-red leaf displays in autumn, Japan ...

The Thai government is pushing a nationwide policy to position the kingdom as a top-tier wellness destination, with a hefty ...

NAHA, Japan (AP) — Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different ...

Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request ...