NAHA, Japan (AP) — Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different ...

Here are some of the best hot springs in Japan, from Hakone to Yakushima Island. helovi/Getty Image Wellness-oriented escapes are a major trend these days, but ancient Japanese bathing traditions are ...

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 ...

I wrapped my yukata, a cloth kimono, around my naked body, pulling the left side of the fabric over the right, as instructed, and tied the obi sash securely at my waist. The hotel provided these robes ...

In Japan, celebrations of spring center around one iconic natural phenomenon — the cherry blossom. Starting as early as January and going into May, across Japan pink blossoms begin to sprout from ...

To celebrate the coming of spring, Red Bull in Japan is offering a special strawberry flavor for a limited time. The can is red, with a bull near the top of it and the words “The Spring Edition” on it ...

Japan's soothing hot springs are a retreat like no other, but if you're a hot spring enthusiast or just craving a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature right here in the U.S., there's a hidden gem in ...