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Do you enjoy a hot bath?

Denise @petatonicsca (7070) • Japan 17 Jul 20

I've been told that in the States, "only kids take baths, adults take showers." In Japan, everyone takes baths. But that's because the bathtubs are so nice. You wash and rinse before getting in the hot water, so the water stays...

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Which do you prefer, hot springs or cold springs?

sachii315 @sachii315 (488) • Japan 19 Feb 10

Hello everyone! It's been a cold day here in Hokkaido now. I just wished to bathe in a hot spring, I really really like to go to an Onsen now. I like to bathe in hot springs during winter seasons and enjoy soaking in the warm...

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Do you like to visit Japan?

yokhon48 @yokhon48 (91) • Malaysia 2 Dec 08

I like Japan. Travelling in Japan is convenient, and people are courteous. Preference of all, I love japanese food. There are many beautiful and relaxing places of visit, especially onsen. I have visited Japan few times and stayed...

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A must to go in Japan - Hot Spring

serena_wai @serena_wai (970) • Malaysia 30 Mar 07

I have to assure you that it is lifetime experience going to a hot spring in Japan, especially during Winter time. Hot Spring is called "ON SEN" in Japanese language. There are many types of hot springs in Japan, indoors and...

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onsen: Japanese natural hot water springs

dkr_1981 @dkr_1981 (209) • India 2 Jan 07

Onsen are highly popular and spread throughout Japan.There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water. Different minerals provide different health benefits, and all hot springs are supposed...