Sono, known as a conservative, also published several works including "Ikenie no Shima" ("Island of Sacrifice"), which depicts female student corps in the Battle of Okinawa in the final phase of ...

Onsen (hot spring) culture traces back to ancient times. Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across Japan, different ...

Your first time in a Japanese bath can be tricky but don’t be discouraged as there is no greater example of literally immersing oneself in another culture than going to a Japanese onsen. Akita ...

PETALING JAYA: Singer Baby Shima has recently received a death threat from an unknown individual via social media. Baby Shima - whose real name is Nor Ashima Ramli – revealed this through her ...

The wellness centre is rooted in Japan's ancient onsen bathing tradition and blends Japanese healing practices with nature-inspired therapies from across the globe. The centrepiece is an ample ...