Located on the upper reaches of the Eai River as it flows through the Ōsaki region in the north of Miyagi Prefecture is the Naruko Hot Springs Resort. Believed to have been established over a ...

Japan is a paradise for hot-spring lovers, with over 3,000 “onsen” locations nationwide. For centuries, Japanese have loved hot-spring baths. This way of relaxing mind and body remains as popular as ...

Lots of people in Japan like to drink hot water as a way to cleanse the digestive system and control gut health. While the science is out on whether it actually works, it’s something our reporter Mr ...

Japan loves a nice, long bath, so it’s cause for celebration when a new hot spring is found, and even more so when it’s discovered in a location that people have easy access to. This time, though, the ...

TANABE, Wakayama Prefecture--A seasonal open-air hot spring bath alongside a river opened recently, giving visitors the opportunity to relax in what looks like a swimming pool at the Kawayu Onsen spa ...

Since February 2020, due to the spread of COVID-19, accommodation facilities have seen a significant decrease in the number of overnight visitors compared to the figures in the previous year. However, ...

NIIGATA, Japan -- A 110-year-old hot spring resort in northern Japan is looking to heat up visitor numbers that were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, taking steps such as revamping local hotels ...

HAKODATE, Hokkaido -- The annual "Monkey Mountain Hot Spring" event at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden here has been drawing increasing foreign visitor numbers in recent years. The December to ...

The pleasure of soaking in a secluded hot spring enveloped by the sights and sounds of nature is an experience that many in Japan love to indulge in. The country is renowned for the abundance and ...