Joined by a pair of brilliant koto players, professional shakuhachi player Yoshimi Tsujimoto puts an incredible Japanese-style twist on a Smooth Criminal.

Japan's darling figure skating champion faces herself in a Matrix-style rumble for cold medicine.

Many onsen ban tattoos, and even among Japanese young people, a little over 60 percent still don't favor allowing them in the bath. But there's no need to fear: We've compiled some solid tips on how to enjoy the water.

Snow monkeys aren’t the only ones getting in the water in the winter.

All water isn’t the same. Every natural spring passes through layers upon layers of rock that can give the water a unique chemical makeup said to have a variety of health effects depending on the mineral content of the water.

Sure, hot springs can be found all over the world—but onsen are unique to Japan. Or are they?

Remember the red bridge and layered, rising walls of Yubaba’s hot spring hotel in Spirited Away?

With over 1,000 bowls under (and over) his belt, Ramen Adventures’ Brian MacDuckson knows a thing or two about eating ramen. But how much does he know about cooking it?