When onsens are mentioned, fonder, simpler, virus-free memories come to mind. I had my first go at a hot spring during my trip to Taipei in 2017, and again indulged in full dipping pleasure in Kobe, ...

Atami represents one of the premiere Kanto resorts of the Showa era. Its quick access from Tokyo, stunning beaches, cute cafes, shrines and, above all, its luxurious ocean view onsen make it a popular ...

I wrapped my yukata, a cloth kimono, around my naked body, pulling the left side of the fabric over the right, as instructed, and tied the obi sash securely at my waist. The hotel provided these robes ...

In Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning fantasy "Spirited Away," the main character, Chihiro, survives by working at a sento (bathhouse) bathing spirits. The sento is depicted as a wooden structure several ...

Although the Christmas holiday season is not yet upon us, Nagashima Onsen Resort in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, is already getting into the spirit of festive lighting. From Oct. 25, Japan's ...

The Izu Peninsula is a popular weekend getaway from Tokyo, well-loved for its beautiful beaches and scenic mountains. You can easily come here for a day trip as it only takes about two hours from ...

Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...

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