Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Japan is currently facing a significant increase of infectious gastroenteritis, reaching a decade high with 34,609 cases reported in the week leading up to March 19, as a norovirus outbreak plagues ...

Japan is home to 27,000 natural hot springs, but a surge in tourism has left some low on water and local officials are ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

TOKYO (AP) — Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents ...

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

Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell Valley) – Follow the wooden path through Unzen Jigoku, a dramatic geothermal field where clouds of ...

Former ozeki Takayasu hit a bump on the path to an elusive first career title when the No. 4 maegashira was dealt his third ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

Yuval Zohar, author of "Towards a Nude Architecture," relaxes in Tengunoyu, one of the baths at Kita Onsen hot spring in Tochigi prefecture, north of Tokyo. (All photos and images courtesy of Yuval ...

Japan's new Defense Buildup Program outlines plans to establish two regiment-level battalions equipped with the High-Speed ...