With the continued influence of Western culture on Japan, the number of Japanese who casually sport ink has been increasing recently. More and more onsen and sento have been popping up around Japan to ...

Situated deep within the Nyuto hot springs area, this onsen is surrounded by primeval forests, presenting a rustic atmosphere. And it's a favorite of fans of secret onsen. The isolated inn features a ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

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From a step-by-step guide about how to take an onsen, to information about what to wear and a few taboos too, it’s time to find out everything you need to know about visiting an onsen in Japan. There ...

Japanese drinking milk after a bath is a tradition with roots in the post-war era. Legends suggest that milk producers ...

Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in northern Yamagata region, draws around 330,000 visitors each year. Many share photos online of its old-fashioned buildings blanketed in snow and illuminated by lamplight ...

And while communal onsen are available, there’s also a private option with a steam room tucked away in the garden that you can reserve. Your dedicated attendant brings breakfast to your room at ...

Perfect Sweat, a seven-part docuseries exploring the rebirth of ancient sweat bathing traditions around the world, is now available on demand. The ...

Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in the northern Yamagata region, draws around 330,000 visitors each year. Many share photos online of its old-fashioned buildings blanketed in snow and illuminated by ...