Our article lists the best hot spring hotels in Japan that are worth a trip. Located in the Miyanoshita area in Hakone just over an hour away from Tokyo by shinkansen, the The Hakone Geihinkan Rin Poh ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

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As 2024 nears its end and we look back on the year in entertainment, it was clearly one when Japan-related works loomed large on the global market. It is a diverse group of works. Some were made ...

There’s nothing like slipping into a fresh, cozy robe at your favorite luxury hotel. And while some aspects of vacation can be easily recreated at home, finding a robe that’s just as good can ...

A fire at a hotel in Bangkok has left three people dead. All were from overseas. The Japanese embassy says two Japanese citizens were severely injured. Local authorities say one is unconscious.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...

The 86 rooms, pool, and courtyard, as well as at the hotel’s bar, La Reina, which hosts live music throughout the week, are designed in Pueblo Revival style, which helps guests get into the ...

From a sky-high urban sanctuary in Osaka to an ancient garden oasis in Kyoto, two luxury hotels showcase Japan's striking contrasts. When I visited Japan for the first time in April, I couldn’t ...

This month, Japan’s international tourism industry will close out a remarkable, record-breaking year. “All the (tourism) indicators are set to rise: contribution to the Japanese economy ...

Blending fantastic views with vertigo-inducing heights, Japan’s suspension bridges are a fun way to experience Japan’s nature. One of the best ways to experience Japan’s stunning landscapes is to hike ...

Formerly part of Kaneiji Temple, Ueno Park is now home to the Ueno Zoo (considered Japan's oldest zoo), six museums, a number of shrines and temples, and more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees.