EP4 Hans - Onsen and the land of the rising sun
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Hans is a long-time resident of Luxembourg. He is originally from the Netherlands but he frequently visits the land of the rising sun - Japan. In this episode, Hans talks about the beautiful country of Japan, a few interesting facts about the Japanese cultures and he dives into describing for us the experience of visiting onsen - the country's hot springs and the bathing facilities.
Links:
Koto, Japanese national instrument
Hans's Photography Album
Hans's Onsen Videos
Recommended onsen:
Hokkaido Island:
- Kotan onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Wakoto onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Yoroshi Yuyado Daiichi onsen, really gorgeous
- Koshikawa onsen, roadside, unmanned
Aomori prefecture
- Shinofuro onsen and the public baths in the village
- Yachi onsen
- Sukayu onsen, 1000 persons bath
- Furofushi seaside onsen, stunning sunset
Iwate prefecture (Hanamaki)
- Fujisan onsen, standing bath
- Osawa onsen
Miyagi prefecture
- Naruko onsen town
Music in the episode:
Japan Koto Folk Music
Ronin by yoitrax - https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax
Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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