For centuries, thermal waters have been celebrated for their therapeutic, social and spiritual benefits. Today’s health-conscious travelers – which make up a sizable portion of the travel market – are ...

The act of soaking in a natural hot spring, sometimes called hot potting or hot water immersion therapy, is known as balneotherapy in a therapeutic and complementary health context.These waters can be ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored how bathing in Japanese hot springs affects the gut microbiota of healthy individuals. Their results provide ...

This lesser-known national park is almost like a small town with stunning architecture and even a brewery!

The Umi Jigoku onsen (hot spring) is one of the stunning onsens you can see at Beppu City. While this onsen is far too hot to take a dip in, Beppu is renowned for its numerous onsens and the purported ...