People in Japan love bathing in hot springs, or onsen. And since the old days ... rocky hilltop at an elevation of 325 meters. The walls are still visible, evoking the grand fortifications ...

The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.

There are two types of bathhouses in Tokyo and throughout Japan: onsen and sento. While there are obvious similarities between the two – they're both communal hot-water baths and visitors must ...

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...

The onsen substitutes taking a shower, so there are sinks and mirrors with makeup remover, toothpaste and toothbrushes, hairdryers and other products provided. Inside the pool area, the walls are ...