Japanese macaques, colloquially referred to as snow monkeys, famously soak in steaming hot springs during winter. It's easy ...

Japanese macaques, colloquially referred to as snow monkeys, famously soak in steaming hot springs during winter. It's easy ...

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With more and more overseas travelers seeking out day trips to the Japanese countryside while visiting big cities, it’s becoming harder to find hidden hot springs that aren’t crowded with tourists.