Along the way to the famed Takayu Onsen hot springs in this northeast Japan city, this reporter spotted a giant stone robot ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Hot Springs brewery. wins award for sake. Hot Springs-based Origami Sake has won a gold award at the Tokyo Sake Challenge 2025, the only sake brewery from the United States to ear ...

Sun Ting, a Chinese tour guide specializing in Japan tours, told China Daily that resource shortages, such as hot spring water depletion, should not be solely blamed on foreign visitors.

Japan’s major hot spring regions are facing water shortages, driven by a surge in tourism and the growing popularity of private-use baths. In response, many lodging facilities with hot springs ...

Japan has always been a crowd puller. From their charming cherry blossoms to their rich cultural heritage, the reasons are plenty. Equally beautiful are the country's hot springs, also known as onsen.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to 27,000 ...