It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country ...

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

7. Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during the winter peak season Known for its snowy views and rumoured to be an inspiration for Hayao ...

Ginzan Onsen, located in the Yamagata region about 418 km north of Tokyo, now limits entry to day trippers during the winter peak season to minimise their impact on local residents.

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The country is home to 27,000 natural hot spring sources, but a surge in tourism has left some onsen towns running low on water; leaving local officials feeling anything but zen. One of those ...