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GIFU--Avatars will soon be able to enjoy a trip to Gero Onsen, with the exception of taking a relaxing dip in the hot spring baths. Students of Gifu Women's University here are creating a metaverse ...

What is it? Sitting on the fifth floor of the Grande Centre Point Hotel in Thonglor, Let's Relax Onsen and Spa brings a slice of Japan to Bangkok. The setup features five hot spring baths filled with ...

GERO, Gifu Prefecture—Complaints about naked and unruly visitors have led to a ban on bathing, except for feet, at a popular open-air riverside hot spring facility here. Gero city imposed the ...

There’s nothing like a good soak in a nice, hot onsen (hot spring), especially in the cold months of winter. Luckily, onsen are everywhere in Japan, thanks to the volcanic activity that heats water ...

This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant ...