In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored how bathing in Japanese hot springs affects the gut microbiota of healthy individuals. Their results provide ...

“Bathing just once in this hot spring will clear your skin, and continued bathing will cure all of your aches and pains.” Written close to 1,300 years ago, these words aptly convey the essence of ...

Many people are under stress due to the effects of the novel coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19). According to the interim results of a nationwide mental health survey conducted by the ...

Japan has a wealth of hot springs, and the Japanese have a love of bathing. During the winter, people visit inns nestled in valleys where they can enjoy taking warm soaks in outdoor spring-fed baths ...

In Japanese there’s a word, shinrinyoku, which refers to spending time in a forest to relax and be soothed by the serenity and beauty of the natural environment. Shinrinyoku literally translates as ...

Since February 2020, due to the spread of COVID-19, accommodation facilities have seen a significant decrease in the number of overnight visitors compared to the figures in the previous year. However, ...