A cabin in the mountains with a private hot spring sounds like just the ticket right about now. Welcome to Little Onsen Cabins, a pair of Japanese log houses on the island of Hokkaido, available for ...

Japan is famous for sci-fi level innovation: It's the land of bullet trains, robots, and vending machines for everything. But the country's obsession with all things futuristic is paired with ...

If you don’t love taking a shower, you’re doing it all wrong. Located directly at the crossroads of hygiene and self-care, showers are, of course, a must — but they’re also a great way to sneak in a ...

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First time at a hot spring? Here's what you need to know before bathing in a communal bathhouse in Japan The onsen: an essential part of the Japan experience. Though hot springs are in no way unique ...

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 ...