On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

The United States is sadly overlooked by tourists looking to take in the healing waters of natural hot springs. Here's where ...

Every winter, zoos across Japan open the onsen, traditional hot springs baths, for their capybaras to enjoy. This custom began in the winter of 1982 at the Izu Shaboten Zoo. A zookeeper cleaning the ...