Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some ...

It can be hard to find a good, authentic, rustic onsen hot spring complex that isn’t geared towards tourists in Tokyo, so ...

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 ... forced their followers to bring this hot water to the Edo castle.

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 ...

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

From a nice cup of tea to a soothing bath, hot water is indispensable in daily life. What's more, Japan is famous for its steaming hot springs, with more than 17,000 of them around the country.

The thriller-comedy marks the directorial debut of Morihito Inoue, two-time winner of the National Independent Kaiju Film ...