AOMORI--A government project is under way to keep afloat the Japanese tradition of mixed-gender bathing, which is becoming ...
On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.
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What happens at a Japanese onsen that doesn’t happen at any spa — and the specific etiquette rules that make it so different
The Japanese onsen — natural hot spring bath — is often described as similar ...
When a friend of mine returned from his first trip to Japan, he couldn’t help but rave about the country. From the extraordinary food to the rich history to the hospitable locals, there really weren’t ...
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10 Reasons Kyushu Is Japan’s Best-Kept Secret: Volcanoes, Onsen, and More!
Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, and yet hardly anyone I know has been. It’s a total shame, because the region is packed with endless greenery, steamy hot springs, terraced rice fields, and ...
Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation for complex, manners-driven culture, visitors can sometimes feel ...
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