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Japan Medical and Wellness Tourism
Japan is home to over 27,000 hot springs and over 3,000 onsen towns, many with healing benefits to skin conditions, joint stiffness, and other diseases. TokudAw has curated recommendations on where to go to enjoy a healing onsen and how to ensure your hotel has an authentic onsen.
Travelling Safely in Japan: A Guide by TokudAw
What to do in Japan during or planning for a medical emergency, when facing transportation and logistics problems, an earthquake or natural disaster, if items are lost or stolen and how TokudAw operates to keep you safe.
What Are the Best Ways to Recover After Climbing Mount Fuji?
Discover five of the most popular day trips from Tokyo, including Mount Fuji, Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura, and Tokyo's top attractions. Learn which tour is best for your travel style and how TokudAw can help make exploring Japan easier.
Fueling the Powder Chaser: Guide to Post-Ski Recovery in Japan - Food to nourish your body and experiences to relax and connect
Skiing the Japanese "Japow" is a peak physical experience, but it demands a scientific approach to recovery. In this article, our Nutrition Scientist and DMC Managing Director breaks down the top 10 Japanese foods—from electrolyte-rich Tonjiru and "liquid IV" Amazake to anti-inflammatory Soba—specifically chosen to rehydrate and repair your body.
The Science Behind Onsen: Unveiling Japan's Natural Wellness
The science behind Japan's revered onsen (hot springs) culture, moving beyond the traditional perception of relaxation to a deeper understanding of their therapeutic benefits. It reviews research on how different types of onsen, such as Carbon Dioxide, Sulfate, Bicarbonate, and Acidic springs, can positively impact health through their unique mineral compositions. The piece highlights specific mechanisms, like vasodilation for circulation and the bactericidal effects of acidic waters on skin conditions.
Sento or Onsen? Let's Choose Your Ultimate Japanese Spa Experience
Unravel the mystique of Japanese bathing traditions with a deep dive into the differences between sento and onsen. Learn which offers the ideal relaxation experience for your journey in Japan.
Best Ryokans (Japanese style hotels) in Japan
Experience the epitome of Japanese luxury and culture. Discover the charm, tranquility, and heritage of Japan's finest ryokans.