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

The main indoor onsen at Furofushi has an outside pool with a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan, there’s also an inside bath AND a sauna. While you’re not allowed to walk around the hotel in ...

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 ...

NOTO PENINSULA – Soaking in the mineral-rich onsen hot spring water, I let out an involuntary sigh of bliss as the knots in my body loosen after a day of travel. Visiting an onsen is a favourite ...