What is Harumaki (Japanese Spring Rolls)? Harumaki (春巻き) is the direct translation of “spring roll” in Japanese, with “haru” denoting spring and “maki” meaning roll. The term “maki” might sound ...

The Japanese onsen — natural hot spring bath — is often described as similar ...

(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 ...

The North Alabama Japanese Garden Foundation held its 23rd annual Spring Festival atop Monte Sano on Sunday, celebrating ...

On April 15, the Japanese Student Association (JSA) hosted its annual spring festival. The spring festival not only celebrates Japanese culture but also aims to spread cultural awareness. With the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What struck me most this time wasn’t just how well-dressed everyone was (though they were), but how fresh and intentional it all ...

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 ...

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the tourism industry hard, including in Japan — ninety percent of ryokan inns in the famous Arima hot spring resort town have been closed since the prefecture of Hyogo ...

For the Time Capsule series, we spotlight a cherished restaurant, hotel or landmark that’s changed remarkably little over the years. This week, we visit Dogo Onsen in Japan. Legend has it that 3,000 ...