TOKYO/KOFU, Japan/NAGANO, Japan -- Saunas are hot in Japan, both literally and figuratively, with many cities coming up with sauna tours called satabi and special sauna meals, or sameshi, to attract visitors.
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In Hokuto, Yamanashi prefecture, a cool dip after a visit to the sauna is popular with visitors.
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