Onsen (hot spring) culture traces back to ancient times. Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across Japan, different ...

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Your first time in a Japanese bath can be tricky but don’t be discouraged as there is no greater example of literally immersing oneself in another culture than going to a Japanese onsen. Akita ...

One unique – and beauty-soaked – way to do this is to craft a trip around the Three Great Gardens of Japan, which are scattered across three prefectures of the main Honshu island: Korakuen in ...