Thermal bathing is an interesting concept, anthropologically speaking. Archaeologists have traced the practice back to before 11,000 BC – though experts aren’t entirely certain whether a dip in a ...

I’ve bathed in hot springs all over the world – here’s the experts’ view on their secret to a longer life - Is this ancient practice the key to long life? Emilie Lavinia consults longevity experts on ...

Several cities in Japan are grappling with overtourism as local governments take different approaches to curbing crowds. Japan is known for its hot springs (onsens) and bathing facilities surrounded ...

Researchers at Kyushu University have demonstrated that yogurt intake increases the diversity of gut microbiota and alters its composition. Furthermore, bathing in chloride hot springs after yogurt ...

Nestled in the Eai River valley of northwestern Miyagi Prefecture sits Naruko Onsen, a venerable and prolific hot springs area that is easily accessible while being a bit off the beaten track. Besides ...

We love NSW. Here at Time Out Sydney, we're this state's biggest fans. But if you’re dreaming of steam, you’re going to have to go south. Truth is, Victoria is where it’s at if you want to follow an ...

Tokyo, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - December 24, 2024) - Channel 47 announced the launch of the Seven Great Onsen Resorts in Gunma Hopping Fair. The limited time event will include the sale of dedicated ...

Young women of Zhuang ethinic group bathe in an open-air hot spring in Nanxiang Town in Hezhou, Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. There are three hot springs in the mountain town and ...

TOKYO (SCMP): A Japanese man is facing a two-year prison sentence for secretly filming 1,000 women bathing in several hot springs using cameras embedded in fake rocks. The unidentified 31-year-old man ...

The warm pools on Hot Springs Creek in the hills above Montecito attract many visitors, and also have spurred a contentious debate over their existence. Credit: Contributed photo Controversy has ...