I wrapped my yukata, a cloth kimono, around my naked body, pulling the left side of the fabric over the right, as instructed, and tied the obi sash securely at my waist. The hotel provided these robes ...

Winter in Niseko, Hokkaido is utopia for many of the skiers and snowboarders drawn to the Japanese town by its picturesque mountains and ski resorts, its fresh “Japow” snow and delicious cuisine (even ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to 27,000 ...

The Japan Tourism Agency is considering introducing a system in fiscal 2026 to partially subsidize the demolition of ...

The Thai government is pushing a nationwide policy to position the kingdom as a top-tier wellness destination, with a hefty ...

A steady stream of bear attacks in northeastern Japan is turning some tourists away from the region, hitting local businesses hard during the normally busy season of peak fall foliage. In the Tohoku ...