At SpaWorld Hotel and Resort in a historical South Osaka neighborhood, you can experience bath culture from around the world, and so much more.
Onsen has been integral to Japanese culture since ancient times. The governors say that a UNESCO status for onsen would also contribute to Japan's economy.
A research team in Okinawa developed a squid farming system based on a hot springs water-flow method and aimed at remedying over-exploitation of the resource.
Oita is building on its famous hot springs and new collaboration with space launch business Virgin Orbit by choosing an alien to promote the region’s charms.
These cute giant rodents are seen soaking in the warm water when the temperature drops.
Why are there so many hot springs in Osaka? The number far exceeds hot springs in Aichi Prefecture, and has long outnumbered those in Tokyo.
So there it is, done and dusted. I have cycled the length of Japan during COVID-19. It took 5 weeks, a lot of blood and...
(Cover map courtesy of: Press Trust of India, cited in https://kashmirobserver.) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has trespassed inside the Indian-perceived Line of...
In this instalment of the series, I cycle from the onsen town of Beppu to the atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima. Beppu is fantastic!!...
Tokyo is often considered a foodie’s paradise, with Japan’s capital having more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world. From the chaos of Tsukiji...
