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Most famously, a group in Jigokudani Park warm themselves by soaking in hot springs called onsen. The behavior represents ... away from the troop in Yakushima—not to mention across the sea.

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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 ...

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The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry. As of Saturday, 15th March, local government units throughout the country ...

Your first time in a Japanese bath can be tricky but don’t be discouraged as there is no greater example of literally immersing oneself in another culture than going to a Japanese onsen. Akita ...