After a scenic hike, you can soak in the serenity of a spot that feels like a traditional Japanese onsen. With vibes ...

Getting around: The Shinkansen train is such an efficient way to get from Tokyo to the Niigata ski resorts; once there, bus, train or taxi travel between resorts is easy. Or you can drive from the ...

Which cleansing ritual is for you - a vigorous wash in a Turkish bath or a deep soak in Japanese hot springs? Our duelling experts help you decide. Even the macaques love the onsens of Japan. Picture: ...

The first thing to consider about the Japanese onsen is whether or not being naked in public bothers you. I’m not referring ...

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A Hot Springs native has been tapped as the next editor of The Sentinel-Record as Beth Reed assumes the role that is currently held by Mark Gregory, who is retiring Monday after more than 42 years ...

Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on ...

If you’re into health, but have never been to a hot spring, you really should add this to your travel bucket wish list. Hot springs are natural pools of geothermally heated water that emerge from the ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country in delicate shades of pink, creating a magical atmosphere. Cities like ...

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