Tourists flock to see the macaques bathe in natural hot springs to survive the cold ... violate park rules by touching or feeding the monkeys. While tourism has boosted park finances, it has ...

Director Ichiro Suzuki commented, "It seems very unusual for people from abroad to see monkeys in hot springs, and they're enjoying it." (Japanese original by Taichi Kaizuka, Hokkaido Photo and ...

YAMANOUCHI, Nagano Prefecture—Visitors to the popular monkey park here have been delighted by the sight of wild Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs to escape the winter chill. Approximately ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world ...

Japan’s team bowed. And the crowd exploded in laughter. At Joshin’etsukogen National Park, in a volcanic region on the island of Honshu, “snow monkeys” lounge in hot springs. Years ago ...

Macaque monkeys in two separate Japanese prefectures have taken the ... a group in Jigokudani Park warm themselves by soaking in hot springs called onsen. The behavior represents culture because ...

With more than 100 active volcanoes, Japan has the world’s third-largest geothermal resources, but a powerful industry has steadfastly opposed developing the sector: hot springs. Geothermal ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...