A short 30 minute drive from the heart of Yamagata ... are the highlight of the Zao experience, offering relaxation and rejuvenation in equal measure. The onsen experience especially stands ...

A 55-year-old Singaporean man, who was on holiday in Niigata, Japan, has been arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts on a teenage boy in a hot spring facility. Between 4pm and 5pm on May ...

Then I tried the Onsen Waffle Bath Towel, one of the picks in our towel guide. This towel is soft and plush, like a summery throw, but it’s still very absorbent while retaining the drape and ...

YAMAGATA -- The Miyamakasumizakura cherry tree, known as the "only cherry tree of its kind in the world," is in full bloom at a botanical garden here, delighting visitors. The Miyamakasumizakura ...