If you’re looking to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms paired with the relaxing atmosphere of a historic hot spring town, the Arima Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival is the perfect destination. Just 30 ...

It can be hard to find a good, authentic, rustic onsen hot spring complex that isn’t geared towards tourists in Tokyo, so ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens ... The country is home to 27,000 natural hot spring sources, but a surge in tourism has left some onsen towns running low on water; leaving local ...

Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Meet the World's Oldest Female Barber. A 108-Year-Old Japanese Woman Is Overjoyed at the Recognition TOKYO (AP) — Meet the world's oldest female barber: She is 108 but the slender, white-haired ...