Japan, an island nation rich in history, beauty, and resilience, has experienced some of the most dramatic rises and falls in modern history. From a feudal society to a global industrial powerhouse, ...

It is believed to have inspired the bathhouse in the acclaimed anime film “Spirited Away,” and is still visited by many fans.

Sekizenkan is an old ryokan inn in Nakanojo, Gunma Prefecture, that is believed to have inspired the bathhouse in the ...