Japan’s famed hot springs, or onsen, are full of invisible tripwires, from nudity to tattoos. A certified onsen sommelier ...

With mild temperatures and a host of festivals, flower viewings and events celebrating spring and traditional culture, there's never been a better time to visit Japan. Springtime in Japan is a magical ...

There is something about hanami — the centuries-old tradition of cherry blossom viewing — that makes spring in Japan feel like a shared dream. No matter how many times I experience it, the moment the ...