FUKUSHIMA—The recent deaths of three hotel workers in the mountains here underscored the dangers of hydrogen sulfide ...

KUSATSU, Gunma Prefecture—In line with the glitzy spirit of the holidays, each night the traditional scenery of the Kusatsu onsen area now ... This annual winter tradition hosted by Kusatsu's ...

sweltering weather as they are in the middle of winter. Whether you're traveling with your significant other, friends or family, Onsen Hot Pools is a must for those looking to relax. Past visitors ...

But while the area’s mountains are undeniably magnetic – they were the stage for the 1998 Winter Olympics – we are not here to carve through powder. Instead, we tread a narrow trail that ...

Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood Edo-era houses are thought to be the inspiration for Oscar-winning animator ...

Onsen destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign ...

Hakone emerges as the top onsen destination this winter, offering a remarkable 60 bathhouses – three times more than any ...

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...

‘Scandinavian winter bathing means being out in nature – in the sea ... This relationship with nature was a connecting point when it comes to the onsen bathing rituals that Auralee brought to the ...

In winter, the bus only goes to Chusha ... But when the cold bites, they, like humans, enjoy the comfort of an onsen hot spring bath. Decades ago, young macaques began sneaking into the outdoor ...