Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

Drift ice, the annual winter spectacle that draws tour boats in Japan’s northern seas, will soon be few and far between due to global warming, scientists warn. A study by Hokkaido University ...

The spring water is sourced from Yunokawa Onsen hot spring and is ... and they're enjoying it." (Japanese original by Taichi Kaizuka, Hokkaido Photo and Video Department) ...

Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record low.

No one does winter ... Japan in the off-season reveal that winter can be one of the best times to visit. Winter is perfect for lounging in one of the country's more than 3,000 registered onsen ...

MANILA, Philippines — Hokkaido, Japan is among the most attractive winter destinations for Filipinos and tourists from around the world with its powder snow, stunning panoramic views and ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country in delicate shades of pink, creating a magical atmosphere. Cities like ...

Rugged, beautiful, untamed and steeped in a unique culture, the island of Hokkaido in north Japan ... the winter, it can be snow-bound and wild, perfect for skiing and bathing in natural onsen ...

Japanese hot springs ... piled pressure on several popular onsen areas across the country, from Ureshino in the west to Niseko on the northern island of Hokkaido, said researcher Akihiro Otsuka ...