Welcome to the World of Japanese Onsen Hello to all of you planning your 109th trip to Japan! If you’re venturing beyond Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, chances are you’ll encounter one of Japan’s best-kept secrets—rural hot spring towns where the steam rises gently into the mountains and time seems to slow down. But before you … Continue reading Onsen Etiquette 101: How to Bathe Like a Local in Japan’s Hidden Hot Springs