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Soaking up one of Japan's best-loved traditions is a tonic for both mind and body

Not so strange after all: Making sense of 'weird Japan'

Enough with the “weird Japan” hype -- here’s why the reality is far more interesting

Check out this surreal gallery to find out what's behind the frozen armies taking over the Yamagata hills

Nozawa Onsen offers free hot springs, sake, fireworks and ... angry mobs?

Hot baths, river rafting and cheesy theme parks in this alternative to the tourist-packed options

Battered prefecture lays out the onsen welcome mat after triple disaster

It's CNNGo Relax Asia week and we can think of few things more relaxing than a hot comfy soak. Here are our picks of Tokyo's baths

Japan is full of hot spring inns, but these are the very best in five categories