A water shortage hitting Japan's hot springs has resulted in a number of restrictions in a bid to reduce consumption.

Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of Kyushu, Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens ... to limit the use of private in-room baths during ...

The town of Matsuyama, on the island of Shikoku, is a gem for the adventurous traveler. It hosts one of Japan's most ...

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 ...

When visiting Japan, travelers can stay at a traditional ryokan with a communal onsen or opt for a private dip in an open-air bath like this one in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

In Japan, for instance ... causing a growth in the desire for public baths, adapting to contemporary lifestyles while preserving the communal spirit of their origins. Operators of spas and ...