Japanese people have loved onsen since ancient times for the comfort they bring to mind and body. (See Soaking up the Benefits: Japan’s Hot Springs Tradition). Here are 12 of the best. The naturally ...

In Japan, bathing is more than just a way to get clean—it’s an ancient tradition elevated to an art form. Long regarded as both a physical and spiritual experience, communal bathing has historically ...

Soaking in a Japanese hot spring is the perfect way to heal a tired body and mind. In 2025, Kusatsu Onsen heads a nationwide ranking of hot springs. In the 2025 ranking of the most popular hot springs ...

Japan’s more than 25,000 naturally-occurring mineral hot springs help power 3,000 spa resorts across the country. Thanks to its location in a volcanic zone, Japan is a hotbed -- quite literally -- of ...

In Onsen Master, your day consists of taking customers to the onsen of their choice, as well as keep up with maintenance. Most of the time, however, you are dealing with the customers and making baths ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Some time when I was 10 or 11, my English teacher asked the class to write a haiku around the theme of ...

Hot springs across the globe make for the perfect travel destination when you are seeking natural wellness, cultural ...