Ohta envisioned building an onsen spa when he observed an injured monkey bathing in hot springs there to ease its pain. The springs are known to be one of the hottest in Japan, reaching the ...

Japan has long featured on European bucket ... as well as temples, natural hot spring baths, and hiking trails. Set sail on the Mikata Five Lakes in Fukui Fukui is perfect for nature lovers ...

Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some onsen to shut down due to inadequate supplies, local authorities say.

SAGA, (Japan): (Bernama-Kyodo) Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some onsen to shut down due to inadequate ...