The Gorge and the Changing Times: Kinugawa Onsen in Japan (Explanation available in subtitles)

“Kinugawa Onsen literally means ‘the hot spring of the Kinu River.’ One popular folk explanation says the river was named because its violent floods looked as if demons were raging with anger — the kanji literally mean ‘oni’ (demon) and ‘ikari’ (anger).” In the 1990s, this place was bustling with crowds and cars every weekend.Today, the crowds have faded.Like many Japanese resorts, economic shifts left some hotels and shops closed.As a local, comparing the past to the present brings a sense of nostalgia and melancholy.Yet, many hotels endure here. I hope this town thrives for years to come. #relaxing #japan #peaceful #story #onsen #river