From Niseko to Zao, here's where to ski in Japan. Niseko is one of Japan’s most popular ski destinations for international visitors, with a lot of multilingual support and plenty of creature comforts.

(CNN) — It was a cold February day in northern Japan, snow piled high outside the onsen locker room windows as I slipped out of my clothes. Nervously, I stepped into the plumes of steam wafting from ...

Japan has recorded a record number of deaths from bear attacks this year, the environment ministry said amid mounting concern over another possible victim after a man went missing. At least seven ...

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Billions of years ago, Earth’s atmosphere was hostile, with barely any oxygen and toxic conditions for life. Researchers from the Earth-Life Science Institute studied Japan’s iron-rich hot springs, ...

In this Minecraft build, we create a Nordic-inspired village with wooden houses, stone pathways, and a natural hot springs area. The project blends rustic architecture with scenic landscapes to ...

Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a class at the Bamboo Cultural Center. Take a thermal sand bath while ...