On its own, hydrotherapy (i.e. hot tubs, ice baths and aquatic therapy), when done correctly, is a well-established tool for ...

Japan has nearly 30,000 hot springs and a culture of public bathing. An Israeli American architect, Yuval Zohar, has developed a passion for it. The architect Yuval Zohar at his favorite hot spring ...

There’s one important cultural custom involving the ultra-relaxing onsen, of which you may not be aware if you're planning an ...

It was a cold February day in northern Japan, snow piled high outside the onsen locker room windows as I slipped out of my clothes. Nervously, I stepped into the plumes of steam wafting from the next ...

Every country has its own etiquette and Japan’s is famously thoughtful, subtle, and unique. For travellers, understanding and respecting these unspoken social norms can transform your trip from just ...