Snow monkeys love hot springs. They’re also good for them.

They found that bathing in hot springs subtly reshapes the snow monkeys’ relationships with their parasites and gut microbes.

Snow Monkeys’ Hot Spring Baths Do More Than Keep Them Warm, Study Finds

Japanese macaques are famous for soaking in hot springs during winter, but new research suggests this behavior may serve ...
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This Is Japan’s Favorite Hot Springs Town—With Over 2,500 Hot Springs and 7 Colorful ‘Hells’ You Can Visit

Hot springs with ocean views? You'll find that and more in Beppu, Japan. Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a ...