Located on the western side of the often overlooked island of Shikoku is the ancient bathhouse town of Matsuyama. The small city is steeped in history and is perhaps most famously known as the place ...

What a welcoming name, “Do go!” As suggested, I went. Dogo Onsen is an ancient hot spring spot in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. The onsen is mentioned in the ancient anthology ...

For the Time Capsule series, we spotlight a cherished restaurant, hotel or landmark that’s changed remarkably little over the years. This week, we visit Dogo Onsen in Japan. Legend has it that 3,000 ...

MATSUYAMA -- The courtyard of Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu hot spring bathhouse in this west Japan city is adorned with decorations for the July 7 Tanabata star festival, exuding an illusionary ...

MATSUYAMA -- The main building at Dogo Onsen, which is designated as a national important cultural property, resumed full operations on July 11 for the first time in around five and a half years, ...

MATSUYAMA—At Dogo Onsen here, the iconic, 130-year-old main bathhouse reopened fully on July 11 after five and a half years of renovations and repair work. The historic building, the first public ...

Dogo Onsen is believed to be one of the oldest onsen (hot springs) in Japan, with its history said to date back 3,000 years. There are many legends from ancient times when the lord of the time ...

Matsuyama, which will host the Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting on Sept. 1 and 2, is the biggest city on the island of Shikoku. The capital of Ehime Prefecture is known for the famous Dogo ...