In the sleepy village of Hokkaido’s Kawayu Onsen, a debate over what regional revitalization should look like has made opening a new resort hotel a major project. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/06/lifestyle/kawayu-onsen-tourism-revival-hoshino-hokkaido/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #travel #onsen #hotels