The number of employees declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now that the pandemic has passed and tourist numbers has surged, personnel shortages have become a serious problem.

More ryokan Japanese-style inns in hot spring resorts nationwide are no longer offering dinner for their overnight guests and ...

Accommodations without meals have been increasing in the Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, in ...

However, the study provides limited new insights into the relationship between retinal lamination defects and overall retinal function. Neural lamination is a common feature of the central nervous ...

Japan: A recent study found that severe dysphagia in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was linked ...

An inflow of the coldest air mass this season has intensified snowfalls mainly in areas along the Sea of Japan coast. Snow is even falling in flatlands around Japan's central to western regions, where ...

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan! In this deep dive, we share the Japan cherry blossom ...

When you visit Japan in spring, enjoying the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is an absolute must! Here, we'll take you on a delightful journey through Tokyo's most renowned and awe-inspiring cherry blossom ...

I had no idea this place existed in Japan and I am SO glad I found it! If it isn't already, a visit to the Gunma prefecture should be on your Japan wishlist and Ikaho ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

MAEBASHI--The Kusatsu onsen here was the surprise winner in an annual ranking of the best hot spring resorts in Japan, ousting Hakone from the top spot, a position it had held for 15 years since ...

Night - Cloudy with a 55% chance of precipitation. Winds from NW to WNW at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 18 °F (-7.8 °C). Cloudy with a high of 27 °F (-2.8 °C) and a ...