Hot Springs & Spa Kame-no-mizu Spring Water in Akashi Mari Karahashi Have you ever tasted water from springs? There are a lot of famous springs you can drink from in Japan and I am going to introduce..
Hot Springs & Spa Hakone Kowaki-en Yunessun Alex J A day trip to one of the many hot springs in the mountains of Hakone where all ages can relax and have fun.
Beauty & Spa The Yunohira of Yore Scott Brause A traveler discovers that his long-cherished Shangri-la, Yunohira Onsen in western Japan's Oita Prefecture, is still toying..
Hot Springs & Spa Oyabu Onsen Anonymous Experience old Japan at Oyabu Onsen ryokan. Built in the Taisho period, the ryokan is a picturesque building of great charm and..
Hot Springs & Spa Journey to Semboku Bonson Lam Semboku is one of the most beautiful parts of Akita Prefecture. With mountains and lakes, onsen hot springs and snow festivals,..
Beauty & Spa Is Food Produced in Fukushima Safe? Sarah Chaney Food safety is a common concern in Fukushima Prefecture after the March 2011 nuclear disaster. Read about my experience touring..
Hot Springs & Spa Ashiyu at Iwasa Onsen Takane Shoji Stop by at the small onsen at the station to dip your feet in warm water to relax.
Hot Springs & Spa Komako-no-yu, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Komako-no-yu is a public onsen in Yuzawa town which takes its name from the female geisha in the novel "Snow Country"