Every winter, zoos across Japan open the onsen, traditional hot springs baths, for their capybaras to enjoy. This custom ...

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The L.A. Times Features team shares the places that have helped them amid uncertainty, be it a hot spring, cool desert, ...

Japanese authorities have asked 1.2 million people to cut back ... Rescue efforts have been severely hampered by unstable ground around the hole and a second, larger hole appearing. Water has also ...

with the chasm widening and locals urged to limit water use to aid efforts. Japanese authorities have asked 1.2 million people to cut back on showers and laundry to prevent leaking sewage from ...

When Richmond lost water for days, residents sought out the city’s springs. After the city’s water treatment plant failed, Richmond residents hope leaders may consider reopening its natural ...

Soaking in a Japanese hot spring is the perfect way to heal a tired body and mind. In 2025, Kusatsu Onsen heads a nationwide ranking of hot springs ... from the spring water called yunohana ...