Host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.
Part 6: Onsen
Japan has many active volcanoes, which also means a lot of hot springs. Known in Japan as Onsen, host Peter Barakan feels that these natural baths are “one of the best things about living in Japan”. They were used in turbulent times to heal wounded samurai, and the peace that followed gave birth to onsen tourism. More recently, new onsen businesses are taking off across Japan. Our expert guest this time is Michio Ishikawa, who has visited over 2,000 onsen. And in Plus One, onsen aquaculture!
Part 6: Onsen
Japan has many active volcanoes, which also means a lot of hot springs. Known in Japan as Onsen, host Peter Barakan feels that these natural baths are “one of the best things about living in Japan”. They were used in turbulent times to heal wounded samurai, and the peace that followed gave birth to onsen tourism. More recently, new onsen businesses are taking off across Japan. Our expert guest this time is Michio Ishikawa, who has visited over 2,000 onsen. And in Plus One, onsen aquaculture!
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