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

On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

If you’re headed to Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, during the winter, it’s pretty safe bet that if you’re OK with cold weather. After all, Hokkaido’s two biggest wintertime attractions are ...

Going to an onsen or a public bathhouse is a quintessentially Japanese experience. Onsen waters are natural and volcanic, pumped up from the ground, while bathhouse waters are simply reheated.

Mark Edward Harris is a Los Angeles-based photographer and writer whose last piece for the magazine was on conductor Mario Miragliotta. His Japanese hot springs photographs will be on exhibit at APEX ...

With February here, it’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of security regarding the weather in Japan. After all, in just a month the cherry blossoms are scheduled to start blooming in Tokyo, and ...

Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that offers guests a unique and immersive experience of Japanese culture and hospitality. These establishments have a long history and are known for their warm ...