Overview
Japan has a lot of active volcanoes, which means it also has a lot of hot springs. Known in Japan as onsen, these natural baths have brought physical and spiritual refreshment for centuries. 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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2 - 1Japanophiles: Bartholomeus Greb January 08, 2015 -
2 - 2Japanophiles: Ivan Vartanian January 15, 2015
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2 - 3Japanophiles: Alex Bennett January 22, 2015
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2 - 4The Seikan Tunnel February 05, 2015
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2 - 5Snow Country February 12, 2015 -
2 - 6Comedy February 19, 2015
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2 - 7Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway April 02, 2015
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2 - 8A Season of Change April 16, 2015
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2 - 9Waste and Recycling April 23, 2015 -
2 - 10Period Dramas April 30, 2015
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2 - 11Weight Loss Industry May 07, 2015
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2 - 12Dams May 14, 2015
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2 - 13Izakaya May 28, 2015
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2 - 14Craft Beer June 04, 2015
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2 - 15Fermented Foods June 11, 2015
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2 - 16Umbrellas June 18, 2015
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2 - 17Job Hunting June 25, 2015
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2 - 18Japanophiles: Amir Takahashi July 09, 2015
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2 - 19The English Conversation Business July 16, 2015
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2 - 20English at School July 23, 2015
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2 - 21Shrine & Temple Carpenters August 06, 2015
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2 - 22Bunraku August 12, 2015
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2 - 23Kids' Summer Holidays September 03, 2015
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2 - 24Swimming September 10, 2015
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2 - 25Haunted Houses September 17, 2015
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2 - 26Onsen October 01, 2015
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2 - 27Japanophiles: Andrew Mancabelli October 08, 2015
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2 - 28Cameras October 15, 2015
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2 - 29Wrapping and Packaging October 22, 2015
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2 - 30Tokyo Housing November 12, 2015
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2 - 31Japanophiles: Adam Zgola November 19, 2015
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2 - 32Kombu November 26, 2015
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2 - 33Hotels and Inns December 03, 2015
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2 - 34Tidying Up December 10, 2015
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2 - 35Mt. Takao December 17, 2015