One-piece elasticised swimsuits are my go-to bathing choices. But to wear clothing is not permitted when bathing at an onsen and, even if it were, would bring undue attention to any such unduly ...

What is the new “blue tragedy” unfolding at the abandoned hot spring? The once-popular hot spring inn known for its “beauty-enhancing hot spring” is now a ruin. There was a rumor that it ...

Photo: Gonzalo Azumendi/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. Visiting an onsen or hot spring appears on almost every list of Japan’s best experiences. However, it can be daunting for trans ...