The onsen resort village in Matsuyama, Shikoku – the smallest of Japan’s four main islands – is touted as the country’s ...

Ever imagined yourself soaking in coffee, tea, and wine?

With more and more overseas travelers seeking out day trips to the Japanese countryside while visiting big cities, it’s ...

Traditionally, visitors with tattoos aren’t allowed in Japan’s onsen (natural hot springs) because of an age-old association ...

The campaign to have onsen recognised by UNESCO will intensify as the 2028 deadline approaches. If successful, it could ...

Much like any other pop culture enthusiast, Studio Ghibli fans are eager to discover the Spirited Away real life locations in ...

it’s time to find out everything you need to know about visiting an onsen in Japan. There are plenty of things in Japanese culture that you might not know about until you’ve been. I had plenty of ...

The Japanese portfolio of luxury hotel brand Aman is full of head-turners – from the sleek, sky-brushing minimalism of Aman Tokyo, perched high above the city's electric bustle, to the hushed ...

For many Japanese, the onsen experience transcends mere relaxation. It's deeply ingrained in their social fabric.

Driving along the Yamanami Highway from Kumamoto to Beppu and back brings beautiful views and chances to relax in hot-spring ...

However, don’t give up hope yet, tattoo lovers! With the continued influence of Western culture on Japan, the number of Japanese who casually sport ink has been increasing recently. More and more ...

It's worth checking into Amanemu for the spa alone. Sprawling across 2,000 square metres and rooted in Japan's sixth-century onsen tradition, the space – with its shallow, stone-lined outdoor ...