I recently found out that there's a city in Japan, Beppu, where many people are able to own or rent a home with a natural hot spring (Onsen) for their bath. I explore how this is possible and what ...

In Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, the Ito city will raise the bathing tax to ... 2022 shows a general view of Tsuchiyu Onsen, a hot spring town in Fukushima prefecture (AFP via Getty Images) ...

From spring 2025, the city will host Expo 2025, a global showcase of innovation, culture and sustainability. Though not a classic hanami spot, the event will undoubtedly bring a fresh energy to ...

Experience the splendor of spring in Japan—a must-see event that every ... The Tokyo Dome Hotel opened on June 1st, 2000 in Tokyo Dome City, one of the biggest entertainment hubs in central ...

In Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, the Ito city will raise the bathing tax to ... and fossil seawater formations. The 1948 Hot Spring Act defines an onsen as water, vapour, or gas (excluding ...

Several Japanese cities are increasing the “bathing tax” for overnight visitors to onsen (hot spring) resorts, in an attempt to deal with rising tourism. This tax has been raised in regions ...

Several Japanese cities are increasing the “bathing tax” for overnight visitors to onsen (hot spring) resorts, in an attempt to deal with rising tourism. This tax has been raised in regions including ...