On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a class at the Bamboo Cultural Center. Take a thermal sand bath while ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Beppu City, Japan is already known for their hot spring spas. In a new video, its mayor has declared that, if the video receives one million views, they will build a ...

Earth was not always the blue-green world we know today: early Earth's oxygen levels were about a million times lower than we ...

Tucked away in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado’s Dunton Hot Springs is a log cabin town of sorts, blending rustic charm with top-notch amenities. With cross-country ski trails designed by an Olympic ...

WHITE STEAM rises from the waters of Okuhida Onsengo in snowy northern Japan. Each year thousands of bathers from across the country travel to soak in these hot springs. Down the road, meanwhile, the ...