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

One of the country's largest statues of Buddhist monk Kukai (774-835), posthumously called Kobo Daishi, at Imayama Daishi ...

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

People in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, have flown kites in a festival to mark the first signs of spring as the snow ...

Cherry trees in Tokyo have begun to bloom in stunning shades of pink, marking the onset of spring in Japan. Tokyo cherry ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized ... Originally a hot spot among domestic tourists, the city of 25,000 residents is gaining popularity among international travelers ...

The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come ...

Children in western Japan are enjoying a labyrinth of yellow canola flowers to brighten up their spring break season.