Synopsis

Japan's volcanic landscape gifts the country with an abundance of hot springs, cherished as *onsen*. These natural baths have offered physical and spiritual renewal for centuries. In times of upheaval, they tended to wounded samurai, and the subsequent peace fostered the growth of onsen tourism. Today, new onsen businesses are flourishing throughout Japan. Joining us is Michio Ishikawa, a seasoned traveler who has visited over two thousand onsen. And in Plus One, we explore onsen aquaculture!