Fuel costs squeeze Japan's struggling traditional public bath operators
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-03 15:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Asia, Energy, Weather, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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This public bathhouse in Kofu city, Japan, uses fuel oil to heat the water. (Photo by Kentaro Arai)
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