Across Japan, different kinds of public bathing facilities range from onsen (natural hot spring water) to sento (public baths) with added features such as rotenburo (open-air baths) or saunas.

Japan's Hot-Spring Tradition Japan is a paradise for hot-spring lovers, with over 3,000 “onsen” locations nationwide. For centuries, Japanese have loved hot-spring baths.

The "Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee" based in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, southeastern Japan, has just installed its two latest artworks in "ALTERNATIVE-STATE," an art project that started ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...