Japanese people have a long history of bathing in hot springs to cure diseases. Soaking in a hot spring not only helps people reduce stress but also boasts many beauty and health benefits. Evening hot ...

Japan's unique 'Onsen' baths are mineral-rich, volcanically heated natural hot springs above 25°C, requiring prior cleansing ...

Beppu is one of those places that looks deceptively simple on paper: hot springs, lots of hot springs, and then… more hot ...

On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

Sitting atop a rocky outcrop on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, the pool at Kuroneiwa-buro is so close to the Pacific that the waves are only just out of reach as they crash onto the boulders nearby. The hot ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored how bathing in Japanese hot springs affects the gut microbiota of healthy individuals. Their results provide ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Public bath Siebold no Yu against colorful sakura blossom of cherry tree at Ureshino onsen park. - blanscape/iStockphoto/Getty ...

Bandai Atami Onsen is located about 15 minutes from JR Koriyama Station via the Ban-etsu West Line. It is a hot spring resort ...

American photographer Mark Edward Harris has traveled to 80 countries to document their sights and their people. The photographer's latest book, called The Way of the Japanese Bath, explores Japan's ...