Japan’s unique travel spots: From hot springs to city of swords

Japan's unique travel spots: From hot springs to city of swords Japan's unique travel spots: From hot springs to city of swords

In this week’s episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss the business of hot springs and other booming tourism across Japan.

This episode covers the following stories:

Books: The naked truth about Japan’s bathhouses

Classic Japan hotel lures guests with seasonal Instagrammability

A cut above: Japanese city lures tourists with traditional blade industry

The episode consists of:

  • A selection of news headlines
  • A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding
  • A discussion on a recent hot topic

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