Hit anime SPYxFAMILY and onsen (traditional Japanese hot spring bath) resort chain Gokurakuyu has announced a special “holiday mission” collaboration project. Newly drawn illustrations made…

Often described as open-air baths, they include a little adventure ー with views of the ocean, river, or mountains, under the blue sky or bright…

The capybara is the world’s largest rodent, and while that description may be off-putting for the uninitiated, closer inspection reveals an adorable and very chill…

Japanese musician, photographer and Twitter user あゆ Ayu (@auki999) posted a beautiful photo they took in Ginzan Onsen 銀山温泉, a hot spring resort nested in…

Much like the rest of the world, safety measures and stay-at-home protocol enacted due to the spread of the the novel coronavirus has put many…

Onsen (温泉) represents an important part of the Japanese culture and has been one of the most popular activities to do if you are visiting…

Many aspects of Japanese entertainment and culture are famous worldwide—Pokemon, Dragonball Z, and a host of other animes are universally recognized. Sushi restaurants are popular…

Finding the time and place to relax is proving to be one of life’s more difficult achievements, especially recently. With the constant dark cloud of…

At this time of year, what could be more welcome than a long soak in a hot bath? Kisshō Caren (吉祥 Caren) is a ryokan…

Arima is a spa town in Hyogo Prefecture, just 30 minutes by train from Shin-Kobe station. Arima Hot Springs is considered by aficionados to be…

Located on the western side of the often overlooked island of Shikoku is the ancient bathhouse town of Matsuyama. The small city is steeped in…

“World’s largest living rodents” can be a bit of a hard sell in terms of cuteness for the uninitiated, but anyone familiar with Capybara knows…

Soaking in hot springs or onsen 温泉 is one of the joys of Japan and a must-try experience when you visit the country. As you…

Onsen, or traditional hot springs, are some of Japan’s most sought after travel spots, with some truly magical destinations that are bound to make you…

If you’re a fan of manga, anime or Japanese TV dramas, then you may have seen depictions of school-provided lunches in a Japanese school. However,…