Photo by: Laura Pollacco Take a relaxing dip in the onsen after a day on the slopes.

Tucked away in the mountainous region of Yamagata is the onsen town of Shirabu. The name translates to “white cloth” and ...

The site includes the world’s largest onsen — a natural hot spring ... Following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku, which caused a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the ...

In the previous edition, JNTO went through the Tohoku region, and how its beauty ... Use the serenity of the sunrise to relax at their onsen complex, or go on a shopping adventure at Mitsui ...

The Japan Onsen Association also opposes “unregulated ... an associate professor at Tohoku University who is well versed in geothermal power. “For sustainable development, it’s essential ...

Tourist attraction 50km from site of Fukushima nuclear plant includes world’s largest onsen and hula-dancing troupes ...

The problem is, I need to get from Tokyo to Akiu Onsen (near Sendai) on October 11. My understanding is that getting the voucher instead of booking the pass directly from JR East means I cannot ...

Just can't get enough Japan so I was thinking of travelling there in mid March 25th - Apr 4th mainly to the Tokohu region. This time I want to focus more on places outside of the big metropolis, I may ...

Our Metropolis Autumn 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Wellness! As the crisp autumnal air sweeps across Tokyo, this issue is all about well-being in Japan’s chillier months. Among the ...