Seasons pass, as do calamities. Time marches on. But onsen hot springs are timeless, flowing since the early days of the Earth. Perhaps the keepers of centuries-old traditional Japanese inns at hot springs are more keenly aware of these sentiments than the rest of us. Such thoughts are worth contemplating amid the pleasant environment of a rotenburo alfresco bath to reinvigorate the mind, body and soul, especially in today’s convoluted world. Lead photo: The mixed-bathing outdoor bath … [Read more...] about Healing in timeless hot spring water in Japan’s Tohoku region
Travel stories
Travel stories are long-form writings that delve deeper into onsen adventures and journeys.
