Japan’s hot springs risk drying up as tourism-fuelled water crisis sparks closures
Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some ...
This Japanese culinary curiosity promises 7 extra years of life
Commercial production of black eggs boiled in the bubbling hot springs of Owakudani began several decades ago—but the ...
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How Does Mixed Gender Bathing Work in Japan?
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 ...
10 unforgettable experiences for your next trip to Japan
In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...
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Japan hot springs facing water shortages as tourism booms
Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some onsen to shut down due to inadequate supplies, local authorities say.
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3 hotel workers found dead near Japan hot spring resort
Feb. 18 (UPI) --Three hotel workers were found dead Tuesday in northeastern Japan after conducting routine maintenance on a hot spring source in the mountainous area of Fukushima, according to ...
Hokkaido hot spring monkeys a winter hit with foreign visitors
The December to early May event has always been a popular attraction, but now foreigners make up about half the visitors in ...
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Japan’s hot springs risk drying up as tourism-fuelled water crisis sparks closures
Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some onsen to shut down due to inadequate supplies, local authorities said on ...