While “sento” public bathhouses continue to shutter ... The idea of a second location in Harajuku began a few years ago when a real-estate developer in charge of redevelopment projects in ...

In Japan, bathing is more than just a way to get clean—it’s an ancient tradition elevated to an art form. Long regarded as both a physical and spiritual experience, communal bathing has historically ...

There are two types of bathhouses in Tokyo and throughout Japan: onsen and sento. While there are obvious similarities between the two – they're both communal hot-water baths and visitors must ...