The Japanese onsen — natural hot spring bath — is often described as similar to a spa, but the comparison substantially understates how different the experiences are. Japan has approximately 27,000 ...

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On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

When a friend of mine returned from his first trip to Japan, he couldn’t help but rave about the country. From the extraordinary food to the rich history to the hospitable locals, there really weren’t ...