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.

Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...

These days, it’s hard not to know what an onsen town is. But back when I visited Japan for the third time in 2019, I had no idea this side of Japan even existed. It was only thanks to Papu’s ...

Tucked into the forested hills of Kumamoto Prefecture is Kurokawa Onsen, a small hot spring village that feels like it’s been preserved in time. Compared to more well-known Kyushu onsen towns like ...

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One of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Japan is as widely known for its incredible art and fascinating culture as it is for its natural beauty, gastronomic experiences and friendly ...

IIYAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Japan’s first fat bike snow activity, Yukichari, is now available at Togari Onsen Ski Resort as of Saturday, January 13, 2024, after a lack of snow delayed opening. Why ...

When Princess Cruises introduced the Diamond Princess, its only ship to exclusively sail around Asia, the designers included something that would appeal to its clientele: a Japanese hot spring, or ...