Vivian | NYC Food + Travel on Instagram: "The Most Unique Ryokan in Japan 🇯🇵✨ Some of my Japan videos recently went viral, so I wanted to share another amazing spot I love. This ryokan, founded in 1694, is believed to be Japan’s oldest surviving wooden hot spring inn. Located in Shima Onsen, Gunma, it’s over 300 years old and full of history, charm, and healing energy. The name Shima means “40,000 hot springs”, based on the ancient belief that these mineral-rich waters could cure 40,000 illnes

JAPAN : View of old tatami (Japanese style straw mat) eaten by termites (white ants).

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