Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

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 ...

Are you still figuring out what to put on your Japan packing list for spring? After reading this article you’ll know exactly what to bring with you! This packing list for Japan covers what you need to ...

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 ...

SHIRAHONE, Japan -- The milk-hued hot springs of Shirahone have for a thousand years lured legions of stressed-out Japanese, who traversed mountain passes and paid small fortunes to wash away their ...

Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a class at the Bamboo Cultural Center. Take a thermal sand bath while ...

I wrapped my yukata, a cloth kimono, around my naked body, pulling the left side of the fabric over the right, as instructed, and tied the obi sash securely at my waist. The hotel provided these robes ...

Celebrate Spring Break by learning about Japan and its beautiful spring season! Each day during the week, join us in welcoming spring by participating in a different come-and-go, kid-friendly activity ...

Check out team capsules of all the spring sports teams in Japan, minus track. MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – David Carrano fed another softball into the pitching machine, angled to send the balls skyward, ...