Japanology Plus · SEASON 2
Onsen
Episode 26 · 2015-10-01
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode 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!
28 minutes
Season 2 episodes
1. Japanophiles: Bartholomeus Greb2015-01-08
2. Japanophiles: Ivan Vartanian2015-01-15
3. Japanophiles: Alex Bennett2015-01-22
4. The Seikan Tunnel2015-02-05
5. Snow Country2015-02-12
6. Comedy2015-02-19
7. Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway2015-04-02
8. A Season of Change2015-04-16
9. Waste and Recycling2015-04-23
10. Period Dramas2015-04-30
11. Weight Loss Industry2015-05-07
12. Dams2015-05-14
13. Izakaya2015-05-28
14. Craft Beer2015-06-04
15. Fermented Foods2015-06-11
16. Umbrellas2015-06-18
17. Job Hunting2015-06-25
18. Japanophiles: Amir Takahashi2015-07-09
19. The English Conversation Business2015-07-16
20. English at School2015-07-23
21. Shrine & Temple Carpenters2015-08-06
22. Bunraku2015-08-12
23. Kids' Summer Holidays2015-09-03
24. Swimming2015-09-10
25. Haunted Houses2015-09-17
26. Onsen2015-10-01
27. Japanophiles: Andrew Mancabelli2015-10-08
28. Cameras2015-10-15
29. Wrapping and Packaging2015-10-22
30. Tokyo Housing2015-11-12
31. Japanophiles: Adam Zgola2015-11-19
32. Kombu2015-11-26
33. Hotels and Inns2015-12-03
34. Tidying Up2015-12-10
35. Mt. Takao2015-12-17
