Japan is a highly mountainous country with a large number of mountains. And we all have heard of Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain. But how many mountains are in...

Going to an onsen in Japan is one of the most enjoyable experiences. But is this also a fun thing to do if you are visiting in July or August? Do Japanese go to onsen in summer? Japanese people...

Visiting an onsen and wearing a yukata are two things pretty high on everyone’s bucket list for Japan. But can or should you wear a yukata when you go to a...

When going to an onsen you might wonder if you should also shower after your hot spring bath. Even if you observe and try to copy what the Japanese guests are doing you will notice that some...

While writing my onsen guide, I noticed that you have a lot of questions about the Japanese bathing culture in general. One of your most commonly asked questions was “How often do Japanese...

A lot of Japan’s best and most beautiful outdoor hot springs and onsen towns are located high up in the mountains. Once you start looking for a beautiful mountain onsen you...