Discover the ultimate onsen retreat with my unforgettable 2-night stay at the most luxurious ryokan in Jozankei, near Sapporo, Hokkaido. Experience the charm of traditional Japanese inns with ...

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I've led Tested coverage at Forbes Vetted since 2022. Since we dry off with a towel so many times a day, a great one can make the experience feel all the more luxurious and enjoyable. These workhorse ...

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If you don’t love taking a shower, you’re doing it all wrong. Located directly at the crossroads of hygiene and self-care, showers are, of course, a must — but they’re also a great way to sneak in a ...

Even if you don’t consider yourself a bath person, or are turned off by the idea of sitting in a tub of your own grime, you still might be charmed by the ritual of visiting a Japanese hot spring, or ...

First time at a hot spring? Here's what you need to know before bathing in a communal bathhouse in Japan The onsen: an essential part of the Japan experience. Though hot springs are in no way unique ...