A water shortage hitting Japan's hot springs has resulted in a number of restrictions in a bid to reduce consumption.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their ... from Ureshino in the west to Niseko on the northern island of Hokkaido, said researcher Akihiro Otsuka of the Chuo Onsen Research ...

Director Ichiro Suzuki commented, "It seems very unusual for people from abroad to see monkeys in hot springs, and they're enjoying it." (Japanese original by Taichi Kaizuka, Hokkaido Photo and ...

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying slopeside and snagging powder-ready gear.

Hokkaido has the largest number of onsen ... Oita Prefecture in Kyushu has the largest number of sources for hot springs in Japan. In onsen-rich Beppu in the prefecture, the bathing tax was ...

In this skier’s guide to Hokkaido, I’ll share a few guided ... And then there are the steaming onsens—hot springs, with a Japanese twist—my favorite way to relax tired muscles after ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are ... from Ureshino in the west to Niseko on the northern island of Hokkaido, said researcher Akihiro Otsuka of the Chuo Onsen ...