We had a Porsche 718 Boxster in Rubystar - it was really an eye-catcher and a wonderfully sporty companion for the mountain ...

Then I tried the Onsen Waffle Bath Towel, one of the picks in our towel guide. This towel is soft and plush, like a summery throw, but it’s still very absorbent while retaining the drape and ...

Analysts hope the funds raised will be used by the local travel sector to provide better facilities and services for visitors ...

It might be tempting to think that December isn’t the best time of year to visit Japan. Although December officially marks ...

This article explores five regions of Japan, each offering a close look at its history and the lives of its people. You’ll ...

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So it came right when you parked your car at the ryokan you booked months ago. Are you going to laugh or cry during your stay ...

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 ...

Once a utilitarian act of hygiene, taking a bath has become a trending phenomenon of relaxation and indulgence.

Kirishima, in Kagoshima Prefecture, is often referred to as the birthplace of Japan, as it’s said to be the place where the ...

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An increasing number of municipalities have raised the “bathing tax” rate on overnight visitors at “onsen” hot spring resorts ...