This Japan Today article takes readers on a visit to an ancient, and historically significant, hot spring in Kyushu. (Archived article originally published in Japan Today.)
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Naruko Onsen: Historical Hot Spring and Much, Much More
This Japan Today article examines the delights of the onsen area in northwestern Miyagi Prefecture known as Naruko Onsen. There is a lot to do here, yet for many it is an "off the beaten path" destination. (Archived article published in Japan Today.)
Traveling through a museum on board a train
The people of Miyagi Prefecture are justifiably proud of Date Masamune (1567-1636), a feudal lord in this region, known at the time as the Sendai Domain, who sponsored various pubic works and policies that promoted prosperity for the domain and its people. A surprising amount of the infrastructure he created all those centuries ago is … Continue reading Traveling through a museum on board a train
Beppu: A Century as a Sightseeing Destination
This is Part II of an article about Beppu's centenary as a tourist destination. Part I examined the area's famous hot springs for bathing and health and this article looks at the sightseeing options. (Archived article published in Japan Today.)
Beppu celebrates a century as a modern hot springs resort town
This article in Japan Today is part 1 of 2 outlining the various aspects of Beppu, one of Japan's most prolific hot springs areas. (Archived article published in Japan Today)
Moriya: History, Countryside, Beer and Bath
Ibaraki, though not far from Tokyo, is not widely regarded as a destination for international tourists. Yet it can be quite rewarding to get off the beaten track to explore "real" Japan. Moriya, just 30-some minutes from Akihabara on the Tsukuba Express, is a great example. Here, in a day trip from Tokyo, the intrepid … Continue reading Moriya: History, Countryside, Beer and Bath
Toi – western Izu’s golden legacy
This article introduces readers to the gold mining legacy of the town of Toi, in western Izu. Through February 4, 2018, the site of the gold mine has a special night-time illumination of its early cherry blossoms, making this a great time to visit! (Archived article – Originally published by Japan Today.)
Taking the waters at Kusatsu Onsen
I ease my freshly scrubbed self into the hotel's large bath. It's very hot, but not so hot that I am unable to sit myself down. I immerse up to my chin, close my eyes and sigh. La dolce far niente! Although I'm not in Italy, this is the phrase that runs through my mind … Continue reading Taking the waters at Kusatsu Onsen
Beppu: fun promotions for hot springs
As a volcanic island chain, Japan is blessed with innumerable hot springs, making it inevitable that the people who live here love a good soak. Perhaps the queen of all of Japan's hot springs (onsen) areas is the city of Beppu, in Oita Prefecture. Situated on a bay on the northeast coast of the island … Continue reading Beppu: fun promotions for hot springs
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