While the eyes of the rugby world may be focused on a match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Nov. 22, there will be a ...

Winter is the best time to stay at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in one of Japan’s many onsen (hot spring) towns. The experience is an attraction in itself: don a yukata (a more casual kimono), ...

Japanese bathhouses, or sento and onsen, are steeped in tradition and culture. These communal bathing places are not just ...

From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

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Japan's hot spring culture, currently under consideration by a government council for a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage ...

It’s mid-morning at Omicho food market in the Japanese garden city of Kanazawa and the ­selfie-stick hordes are circling the ...

We’re longtime fans of the ofuro, or Japanese soaking tub, both for its good looks and promotion of rest and relaxation at ...