Six hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region were among the top 10 of a major travel website’s list of “most recommended onsen ...

Japan’s famed hot springs, or onsen, are full of invisible tripwires, from nudity to tattoos. A certified onsen sommelier shares advice on how to best enjoy the experience.

Not all Japanese onsen are tattoo-friendly, but luckily, some are. Sinking into steaming water is one of life’s great joys, and there’s nowhere better to soak any aches and worldly concerns away than ...