Onsen (hot spring) culture traces back to ancient times. Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across Japan, different ...

The 17 governors have established an association to concentrate their efforts to push for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage status for Japan’s onsen culture. “We want to win the status ...

They can watch live games while sitting in an onsen, or hot spring. Onsen culture is central to Japanese life, with thousands of onsens throughout Japan. Es Con Field Hokkaido says it's the world ...

Surrounded by snow-dusted trees in winter, you can immerse yourself in these rejuvenating waters while connecting to centuries of onsen culture. For the adventurous, a hike up nearby Mt.

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 ...

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 ...

The Setouchi region of Japan, made famous to an international audience by Donald Richie's exceptional The Inland Sea - a ...

Onsen destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign ...

Hakone emerges as the top onsen destination this winter, offering a remarkable 60 bathhouses – three times more than any ...

By combining Oedo’s bold strategies with Yukai’s rich traditions, the company hopes to revitalise onsen culture and appeal to both Japanese and international tourists. As this ambitious merger ...