In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking that first plunge can be intimidating.

While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...

I recently found out that there's a city in Japan, Beppu, where many people are able to own or rent a home with a natural hot ...

On a recent trip to Hakone, Japan, I found my Zen in a traditional hot springs bath. And I didn't even mind being nude. Here's what to know about the onsen's rich history. I’ve never been a bath ...

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto elegantly balances Japanese minimalism and contemporary design. Read our deputy editor's review of the ...

For the Time Capsule series, we spotlight a cherished restaurant, hotel or landmark that’s changed remarkably little over the years. This week, we visit Dogo Onsen in Japan. Legend has it that 3,000 ...

New research from Japan's iron-rich hot springs shows how early microbes may have harnessed iron and oxygen during the Great ...