Japanese Hot Spring Health Benefits | Onsen Story ★ ONLY in JAPAN
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- Every Centenarian I talk to, people who are over 100 years old. tell me one of the things to a long life is visiting a Japanese hot spring or onsen regularly. It's one of many things but I wanted to know why and how hot springs can not only make us look and feel younger but help us live longer. I traveled to Nakanosawa Onsen, Tsurunoyu Onsen and Tamagawa Onsen to look at how special the waters are, geothermal heated spring water full of natural chemical compounds and minerals. Is there more to it than just soaking in a bath?
00:00 Start
01:03 Where are we?
02:07 Hot Spring Hiking
03:00 Nakanosawa Onsen | A Wild Hot Spring
05:23 Health Benefits of Hot Spring (Interview)
07:56 Tsurunoyu Onsen | Akita
09:36 Tamagawa Onsen | Japan's Most Powerful
10:26 Why do Japanese have smooth skin?
11:20 9 Types of Hot Spring Baths
12:32 Rationality of Onsen
13:13 Conclusion
13:46 Meet Life Where I'm From Greg!
Part 2 \(^_^)/ Watch Life Where I'm From with Greg and I for another side to this story:
▶︎ • The Search for Wild & ...
Thank you Greg for driving most of the way, helping me when I feel into the bath, taking the smaller top bunk and being just a good friend, always.
Onsen we visited in this episode:
- Bandai Kogen Resort Inn Bonari www.meito-bonari.com/ goo.gl/maps/wJYvTiAXLzFs8igX7
- Osakaya www.ht-net21.ne.jp/~ohsakaya/ goo.gl/maps/wcteiDXXg4Fw6h9A9
- Oku-Tsuchiyu Kawakami Onsen oko.jp/ goo.gl/maps/cJ1wY6wgU9i5Gumy7
- Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu www.satonoyu.com/ goo.gl/maps/eLk3LcwdHSwEkFSN7
Thank you Dream Drive for providing us a ride! www.dreamdrive.life/
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What’s your favorite onsen in Japan? What makes it best? Share your story below. Do you think this will help me live to 100? Great collaboration with Greg LIFE WHERE I’M FROM, check out the other side of this video after giving this video a 👍 : th-cam.com/video/1a295p7LzKE/w-d-xo.html -John ٩( ᐛ )و
I went to the sand onsen in Ibuski which you had profiled on your previous channel. Where one's enjoyment is solely based on the skill of the shoveler: My travel partner was being burned from below and just wanted it to be over, whereas I was warm and cozy from all sides and never wanted to get out.
@@solchapeau6343 makes sense to me.
No, sitting in low pH is really bad for your skin and kills all your good bacteria. Its pretty nonsense to think that sitting in hot water makes you live longer. its simple human physiology tbh
@@solchapeau6343 If you are asking a genuine question, "Life Where I'm From" is the name of Greg's TH-cam channel.
I haven't been to one yet but it's in our "Things to do "IMMEDIATELY"" list once the pandemic is gone! 'Hoping for the best ASAP!
Take care, John.
Lovely video John 😂 now get some sleep 🛌 haha
I’m trying! Thanks John 😴
@@onlyinjapan hahaha, my alter ego 😂
LOL
😂😂😂♥️👍🏻
LOL
I came for the onsen, I stayed for the biology lesson 5:34
one of my fave onsen is at Shin Hodaka Yamano hotel.. you have to take an onsen elevator across the hotel.. on a slope to get down there.. imagine wearing robes and walking in chilly winter weather .. the onsen is worth it! beautiful views of mountains and also streams... even better when is started snowing!
Those are the experiences one never forgets! I remember riding naked with a group of men in an elevator to a bath - weird, weird, weird - and awesome. At night too. Only in Japan.
I'm watching this on a particularly cold morning in the UK and wish that I could go to an onsen! Guess a hot shower will have to do the trick in the interim!!
Every time I go to Japan, I always do 温泉 めぐりtour for 3 months using my japan rail pass, i starts from Hokkaido ends up in Kyushu (Kagoshima). So far my favorites are Noboribetsu onsen in Hokkaido, Tsuro-no -yu in Akita, Kusatsu-onsen in Gunma-ken, Zao onsen (Zao dai rotenburo )in Yamagata-Ken and Kirishima onsen in Kagoshima. I like onsen that has a free flowing from the source 源泉かけ流し
To say that I'm jealous is a slight understatement...
Take me with you!
@@jameshowlett5492 autumn is the best season to do it :) .. bathing in an Onsen while viewing beautiful autumn leaves...sooo relaxing
What hotel/onsen did you stay at in Noboribetsu Onsen Town and would you recommend it? Thanks.
@@wilflambo8102 I stayed in Dai-ichi Takimotokan for 1 night only cause it was expensive (my bday treat to myself) then I moved to an Airbnb after :)
Wow the quality of these videos always surprise me, these are like tv worthy documentary’s
I do work for TV still and try my best, Greg too. Work hard and tell a good story with info you can use. That’s why people subscribe :)
@@onlyinjapan I feel guilty not paying to watch these haha. But thank you for inspiring and letting us feel as if we’re in Japan during these lockdowns.
Just listening to a spring is so satisfying. What a beautiful, peaceful, magical crossover this is
hello again avery 👋
Here is a Fun Fact for you: We live in Banff, AB, Canada, about 500M from a natural thermal hot springs. About 50 years ago a resident built a pond at his property (search Wheeler House, Banff). He put Gold Fish from a pet shop in it, and they lived year round in the water that did not freeze. Parks Canada demolished the buildings on he property about 11 years ago, but did not destroy the pond. I caught one of those Goldfish about 20 years ago from the pond, and placed him in a hexagonal style tank in our living room (filled with RO water). The life span of a Goldfish in Wheelers environment is 2-5 years. We named him 'Wheeler' and to my amazement, he is still alive today. I often wonder why 'Wheeler' exhibits this amazing life span living in water that was not oxygenated until recently, and often can have elevated nitrate levels because I am negligent with regular water changes.that will reduce the ammonium build up. I never thought you'd become attached to a Goldfish, but after 20 years, I really do not want to find Wheeler floating when I get up in the Morning. Watching your video, I can't help but wonder if Wheeler's longevity might have some clues in the subjects you cover in this video. Perhaps I should make my own video about 'Wheeler'.
THE RING OF FIRE *SHRED* XD
🎸 🎶 RING OF FIRE!! I had to delete the “baby!!!” at the end of that narration. I took it too far 😂
@@onlyinjapan Hahaha, oh myyy. xd
4:50 you looks younger already 😆😆😆🤣🤣
This content is so refreshing! Reminds me of the travel channel. Hotsprings are literally life changing in Japan!
Your eyes are life changing too
@@NeroMC hahaha my guy, this is not the way to go lmaoool
@@shinren_ how do you know?
I always enjoy your edited episodes, John -- your reporting is thorough and I always learn a lot. Thanks for this one -- it's a great introduction to the popularity and benefits of onsen!
Great video, John, thank you so much for sharing!
Last year we stayed at Kashiwaya Ryokan in Shima Onsen, Gunma, and it has become one of our best memories of that journey. It's not cheap but we wanted to have that luxury experience at least once on our adventure in Japan.
The beauty of that wonderful ryokan (apart from the amazing staff, delicious food and beautiful surroundings) is that they not only have a large public bath but also three traditional private open air onsen. And even more luxorious: we stayed at one of the two rooms with our own in-room open-air bath! For those who are very shy (like me) and still want to have an traditional onsen experience, this is the perfect onsen. And there's no problems with tattoos because of this!
I eagerly wait for Mr. John Daub's uploads😀 he is very meticulous with his work and comes with superb production quality!
I can't wait to go Japan and go to an onsen they look so relaxing
Now there is just one problem. I'd like to go to onsen! Cool that you are supporting each other with Life Where I'm From.
Love the Japanese hot Springs!
I am currently traveling all over Japan and visited many different ones and i will visit many more!
I love Arima and Beppu :)
I can't wait to visit the places more north of japan.
Tsurunoyu is spectacular in winter as well. There is a shuttle bus service that runs between the other Onsen in the area.
I'd recommend Ganiba Onsen - it has a nice outdoor bath in the middle of the forest.
Wow the onsen in the woods really does seem therapeutic. It looks so beautiful and relaxing!
I wish I’d had more video from there but it was right after I fell and destroyed my leg 🦵 filmed that through a lot of pain but glad I did. It was incredible!! Pricey hotel, glad they gave us access even though we were guests. The hospitality of Tohoku!
@@onlyinjapan thanks for fighting through the pain! It really was beautiful footage. 💪 Dedication.
Never go to japanese onsen, but every onsen in this video looks so beautiful to the point where i wanted to cry like a little kid for wanting to go to each one of it 😭😭😭
I can totally believe that every onsen is unique. I felt like I had that in one of them in Fujinomiya. It was inside a generic hotel building but one of the onsens was connected to the outside as the roof only had bamboo on it with air gaps. So I was basically sitting in the warm onsen on a light rainy night and I had the whole thing to myself. And it was honestly so relaxing. I also have minor feet problems so after a long day of walking, sitting in an onsen really helps my feet heal.
A hike and a relaxing bath? Heavenly! It sounds like onsen therapy would be very beneficial for my health conditions.
Northern European countries like Finland, Sweden and Norway have above average life expectancies as well just a year or two below Japan’s. Similar to Onsen they enjoy hot saunas as well. Diet and fitness also plays a part. Japan’s diet is rich with fish protein and generally the caloric intake is lower compared to the west resulting in lower rates of obesity. The Japanese also eat a lot of fermented foods like miso and natto which are healthy foods that improve the health of the digestive system and helps to manage chronic conditions such as inflammation. My understanding is the the diets of younger Japanese are becoming more westernized so it will be interesting to see what effect this will have in he future.
One element of many for this channel to eventually introduce. Healthy lifestyle includes many things and this is one part. I like how there are many things in common with other countries too!
omg two fwo of the nicest youtubers in Japan making videos together?!?!?! THIS IS AMAZING please make more! :)
Seems there's nothing better than chilling in a hot Onsen surrounded by nature. 😊
I was confused when you weren't on the old channel anymore (first I thought it was a Corona break), but I am so glad that you continue your amazing videos!
They’re not very good at saying “thank you” over there 😂 I hope the videos I made explaining the new channel here helped and - WELCOME to a new adventure!! -John *\(^o^)/*
@@onlyinjapan Thanks for your answer, yes your explanation helped. I am looking forward to more videos from you!
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You two must've had a great time, both of your videos are exceptionally funny and inspirational.
This collab is producing some great stuff! xD
Thanks for sharing Greg and John!
How blessed you are john! 💙
This is how I picture my holidays in japan, it looks so relaxing.
2020 needs an onsen bath
So this is what you were doing in all those livestreams huh, nice work, these videos gives a different perspective from the livestreams. One can tell how professionally they are made. Good Job. Hope my Japanese studies finish quickly so that I can make trip there.😄
The live streams are often supplemental to the work he his doing for his edited content. I see people complain he should do less live streams and focus on edited content like this. It's just that it takes time to edit and live streams are the bonus material / back ground on what's likely to come next on this edited channel.
@@NoshAbroad 10000000% this, Nosh. Well said, sir.
I like the new opening graphics John and the onsen/ room at 11:55 is a dream come true. It most cost a fortune though.
Wow.. the scene at 8:12 is breathtaking
like covid
Recently discovered your channel and I'm really impressed with the production quality and the interesting topics. I didn't know that basically river onsens do exist. In Germany we do have some hot springs but only similar to swimming pools (at least the few I've been to). Keep up the good work and I hope to get to see another video from you soon.
Love the new intro, John!
I'd say its more likely their lives are longer because they generally have better and more natural diets with less chemicals, preservatives and processed foods. And probably less sugar too.
Perhaps but Japan is also the master of chemical enhancing too ;) both sides are strong here. Japanese junk food is still junk. Old timers are much better though, in a way, before the chemical, preservative boom. Don’t know - this is one of a few videos I’ll tackle on this subject. There’s no one thing.
That might be true for the older generation and people in certain (rural) areas, but just like in western countries, supermarkets in Japan are filled with heavily processed foods that are consumed by the majority of households.
Food is chemistry, hun.
加工食品もありますが、日本を含むアジア人は生鮮食品や発酵食品も多く取り入れます。
多数の材料、複数の料理を同時に食べる世帯が多いです。一人暮らしになると、食生活は悪くなりますが。
Step 1 : hike up
Step 2 : take a dip
Step 3 : hike down
Step 4 : take another dip
I went to the resort town of Nisseko Japan and enjoyed snowboarding in the beautiful surroundings there. What was particularly nice was that the hotel I was staying at had an onsen built into it. It was incredible to come back after some hard, early season snowboarding and then soak in the onsen. You can't get better recovery from hard play and effort than that. Great episode, there could even be a whole series itself on the different onsens in the country of Japan, I wish we had them here in America (affordable and available to the general public like many are in Japan).
I really love the explanation of the expert about the onsen....
I really needed this for such an episode. I’m certainly not qualified to give such info and Japan Spa Association was so helpful. Dr Maeda may be in the show again in another onsen video :) I don’t know if I prove it will keep you living longer but I think we say it’s an important thing we can do with loads of benefits for the skin and body.!
@@onlyinjapan that's why you look young John 🤣🤣🤣 Im just hoping someday you can make a video about the life of a celebrity in japan o making super sentai shows..idk if it will cost you a lot of money🤣🤣🤣 I hope not just a short interview
Wow didn't expect to see an Onsen Musume poster 9:18
🙏🏽🙏🏽 thankful no injuries during this onsen visit. Great job as always John. I always enjoy all of the information your videos contain 👍🏽 blessings to ALL. Have a wonderful day/night 💛
Thanks for the video John
Always happy to see another onsen-episode, but would love one specially geared towards people with tattoos. Since many westerners coming to Japan are confronted with this issue, I imagine a video like that would do well.
Check out the site Tattoo friendly which lists all the ryokan, onsen, sento and gyms that allow tattoos. John has explained previously that this old way of thinking is on its way out. Young Japanese are getting tattoos and forgoing the onsen experience. To stay viable, the industry is changing.
That’s great except I have no tattoos 🤷🏻♂️ I think someone should make it or I’ll go undercover and see.
This may be my favorite video yet on the new channel, John! But then again, I have said that every time you’ve cut a new one, so... 😬
I guess all that’s to say - love the content you’re doing now. Please stay encouraged, and know that you are doing your best work to date. And that hard work and unique content is connecting with us. More importantly, you are connecting the world with Japan in an engaging, fun-yet-still-educational, personalized and passionate way - and doing so in a time where the world needs this sort of thing the most.
We’ll watch twice and share, haha
Also, and this is just a stylistic note, but great musical choices on this one! Felt very “Japanese-y” 😎
Jesus, I didn’t mean this to be a love note 😒 but 🤷🏿♂️ 🇯🇵 🤩
Great work, sir. Thank you for all that you do!
Hey, it’s a huge compliment and I’m so thankful for it 😁🎌♨️ I’ve got a new one coming sooner than later.
There is literally nothing in the world better than a good Onsen
A good ones PLUS a few things would make it better. Kanae was totally jealous! She has to come next time 👩🏻 then it’s perfect.
A very informative and fascinating video. Tx John and Greg!
Thanks Shandi for watching both takes! It was a fun project and great road trip!
@@onlyinjapan You and Greg always make great contents, and love it! Stay tuned!!!
I remember that live stream with Greg. It looked like you guys had a lot of fun. Great cideo
YAY I love your videos man
Awesome! Nice place. Cool video. ✌️
I love John Daubs' videos of Japan. His enthusiasm is enriching.
What a great video!!! Thank you John for sharing us with your unique view how beautiful is japan!! I really appreciate all the effort and love you put into it!! Greg and you did a great collaboration together!! 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thats exactly what I needed today, John. Thank you!
1:27 The Ring Of Fire! 🙀
May the force be with you John!
Excellent video as always, feel like im watching a TV program not a youtube video! Keep up the great videos :)
Yeayyyyy new great video john, good jobbb❤❤😇🙏 - Love from your fans in Indonesia 🇮🇩🇯🇵
Super wonderful place ever‼️👏👏👏♥️Nippon onsen
How can I missed this episode. Once again, thanks for your hard work! Always a pleasure to watch the Original and the only Only In Japan.
The new channel is not suggested much on TH-cam - not yet anyway 😉 it’s going to be fun as people discover the new channel and loads of new episodes to binge watch!
Wow excellent work John ! Probably your best professional montage. I had to laugh when you showed various onsen enjoyed by and featuring you, followed with a quick transition to monkeys enjoying the onsen too, lol. I love and respect animals as you do. I liked the informative sections, and notice the very well selected and blended music more than once. This is worthy of prime air time on TV. I don't know if your live stream is your bread and butter but definitively keep doing these montages You will get recognition higher up.
Love the animals here - even the crows, sometime. Live streaming makes me happy and helps me connect with our community in a new, closer way. It’s an amazing tool to feature something NOW. This is story telling :) I love it.
@@onlyinjapan thanks for the reply. Doing what makes us happy is important ! I learned that the hard way. Before I had a job i hated, around people i didn't like even though it was paying well it was taking a toll on me mentally and physically as i am someone who needs plenty of sleep, leisure time, and hobby to recharge and it was unrelenting high stress leaving me with no time left.
But now in my entrepreneur work I have time to feed song birds out of my window some even come inside. Did you know crows are songbirds but their croaking sound isn't very melodious, is it ? You're good at imitating it. :D
Live stream is good sometimes and sometimes not that good. Good live streams require preparation and planning, it seems. Total improvisation without prepared content can be boring. I know you like interacting with live viewers, i have to say sometimes it annoys me when there is too much of it. I am more interested in content than other people's reaction and teasing.
The best channel about Japan on TH-cam.
I love anytime you post on this channel. It's already gaining some serious momentum and I always loved this format best.
11:52 looks sooo nice 👍
I enjoy all of your videos and this one was no exception. It is interesting to note, though, on the subject of longevity, that an area like Hong Kong has a life expectancy comparable to Japan while being a conurbation largely devoid of nature and, I presume, all the pitfalls of a modern city. Clearly longevity is a complex subject that merits more investigation. Although, no one would detract from the beauty and relaxation afforded by traditional Japanese Onsen.
The view is so majestic.
even with the lovely and wonderful people we met, the magnificent food and cultural spots we visited... the #1 thing I miss is onsen. Great video!
As always the best!! Lots of love John!
If you haven’t been to spa world in Osaka I’d highly recommend it. It’s not an actual Onsen but it’s sooo nice.
Another great video John! Are you able to let me know which Onsen's you are at in this video at 11.55 and 12.24? Thanks and I look forward to the next video!
I’ll add the info in the video description later today :)
Great vid. I guess those body temperature benefits apply to sauna visits as well. But onsens have the added benefits of minerals. I found onsens (and sentos to a lesser extent) to be more relaxing than saunas.
I can't really tell yet what my favo(u)rite onsen is though. I've only visited onsens in Beppu and Takayama.
You.never fail to amaze me.with your Japan vlogs.
so greatful for another onsen episode! just watching already makes me feel at ease 😊 thank you John!
Wow the quality and polish on your videos is just amazing. They are so informational, relaxing, and entertaining all at the same time. Keep up the good work!!
Great episode! Love the onsens.
Good to see you. Best channel about Japan!
Very informative and relaxing video, John.
Wow great intro animation!
Great video like always John, real professional quality stuff
Both of you and Greg made an amazing job in doing this vlog. Kudos to you guys. Superb!
Nice video John!
Another fantastic video to brighten my day. I've started studying Japanese, and your videos keep me motivated to keep through when it gets tough. Cheers and thanks for the stories, John.
Thanks Paul! I'm so happy you liked it and it's nice to see your channel grow too.
Don't we all wish we had our own onsen? at least I do. Thank you John. I really can't wait to visit these places in the future
Thanks for another video John. I can't wait for the next one.
That Onsen definitely gets a place on my bucket list! Thanks John 👍🏻
It was an awesome and immersive Onsen tour 👌🏻
Wow, i watched this after Life from where I'm from and i can say that this feels like a different video with different topic.
We tried to make it different :) it was super fun to go in a road trip for a few days! Glad you enjoyed the two sides.
This was a very informative video on the Japanese Onsen.
Great and informative video again John! Truly enjoyed your video. Would love to visit Japan when the pandemic is over. Stay safe and awesome!
Amazing!! ILove Japan 😍😍😍
great stuff. worth the wait.
I'm so proud of you john, such a great video! I also dig the tags in the video's seeking bar. Those drones looking like they're really coming in handy with those breathtaking views!
I do not think it is just Japanese people necessarily that look younger because of habit. But there are people all around the World from Philippines to Latin America. Japanese work life is so stressful and a lot of adults in Japan cannot handle it. As we all know stress ages you very quickly. Getting out of the big city is the first step. Living somewhere serene and quiet is the next.
Really like your content, new subscriber! Love Japan 🇯🇵 ❤
Thank you! Adventures from Japan coming your way! -John
Ponce de Leon was looking for the fountain in the wrong continent. Silly Ponce
Thanks John! This is great! You're giving me great ideas for my future Japan trip when COVID-19 ends! For now, I'll just watch this over and over for my mental health...
Another fantastic documentary 😊. Thank you!
Love it so much, John. I also watched the other vlog.
I should never go to an Onsen, unless someone wants to save me from disintegrate. When I was younger and my parents had a bathtub I spent usually at least 1-2 hours in there.
Amazing video btw. Very informative!
I love the new intro