E very winter, zoos across Japan open the onsen, traditional hot springs baths, for their capybaras to enjoy. This custom ...

A vacation with a twist is all the rage these days. No one wants to fully sacrifice relaxation on vacation, but the op ...

Natural hot spring water from its original source continuously runs to the Daimaru Besso’s large bath--a method to supply water to an onsen bath called “kakenagashi.” The large bath also ...

TANABE, Wakayama Prefecture--An open air riverside hot spring bath, a winter tradition in this ... where it taps hot water from deep underground. It has been operated by the Kumano Hongu Tourist ...

While there are obvious similarities between the two – they're both communal hot-water baths and visitors must ... onsen are filled with natural volcanic spring water, known for its rich and ...