Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...

Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record ...

There are two types of bathhouses in Tokyo and throughout Japan: onsen and sento. While there are obvious similarities between the two – they're both communal hot-water baths and visitors must ...

Onsen destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign travellers.

The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.