Hi, my name is Rie Nishimura. I’m a freelance writer who’s written about hot springs for over 20 years. I hope my writing helps others discover the charming qualities of hot springs as I have. What are hot springs? What makes a hot spring, a Japanese hot spring? According to Japan’s Hot Spring Law, a […]
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