They found that bathing in hot springs subtly reshapes the snow monkeys’ relationships with their parasites and gut microbes.

Japanese macaques are famous for soaking in hot springs during winter, but new research suggests this behavior may serve ...

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with ...

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 ...

Hilton has announced the opening of The Green Leaf Niseko Village, marking the debut of its Tapestry Collection by Hilton ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. It’s a Saturday evening in November, and I’m deep in southern Colorado’s San Juan National Forest, lounging ...

Across millennia, continents and cultures, communal bathing has formed a core pillar of daily life. Jessie Stoelwinder lists the traditions worth seeking out for a local immersion.

From California to Colorado, Italy's Alps to Japan's Hokkaido, these family-friendly spas and hot springs allow adults and kids to embrace soothing soaking rituals.

We love uncovering hidden travel sites around Japan that take us away from the crowds and lead us to discovering a myriad of culturally rich places. Shimane Prefecture has proven to be a veritable ...

Kim Jong-un, the North's Chairperson of the State Affairs Commission, visited a hot spring resort he had strongly rebuked in the past for its operations and gave high marks to the remodeling results.