One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" hot spring resort in upstate New York that it says will be the first Japanese-run venture of its kind in the United States. Japanese onsens - ...

Continue the mellow post-bathhouse vibes with green and oolong teas, or herbal tisanes composed of Japanese buckwheat or turmeric ginger, as well as kombucha or ume soda. There’s also a selection of ...

Japanese hospitality firm Hoshino Resorts announced the opening of two new properties under its KAI brand in 2026.

A search party on Oct. 17 found a severely mutilated body believed to be a hot spring inn worker who was attacked by a bear ...

Discover the ultimate onsen retreat with my unforgettable 2-night stay at the most luxurious ryokan in Jozankei, near Sapporo ...

Japan’s more than 25,000 naturally-occurring mineral hot springs help power 3,000 spa resorts across the country. Thanks to its location in a volcanic zone, Japan is a hotbed -- quite literally -- of ...

GERO, Gifu Prefecture—Complaints about naked and unruly visitors have led to a ban on bathing, except for feet, at a popular open-air riverside hot spring facility here. Gero city imposed the ...

Kinugawa Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture is a relaxing hot spring town surrounded by forested valleys and mountain views. Just two hours north of Tokyo, it’s famous for its soothing mineral-rich waters, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joni Sweet is a journalist who covers travel, wellness, and adventure. A trip to an onsen is a quintessential part of a trip to ...

Two best mates are behind Adelaide’s newest recovery space – with barrel and private infrared saunas, contrast pools and compression therapy – and it’s designed to promote wellness for everyone.