On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

Several cities in Japan are grappling with overtourism as local governments take different approaches to curbing crowds. Japan is known for its hot springs (onsens) and bathing facilities surrounded ...

A visit to the forest may do more than calm the mind. It could strengthen the body’s immune system. A Japanese study has found that “Shinrinyoku”, or forest bathing, helps improve natural killer (NK) ...

TikTok is lighting up with videos about Shinrin-yoku, known as “forest bathing.” For generations, travelers have left home not just to see faraway cities and load up on new experiences, but also to ...

Kids' dislike for bath time is a common behavior in many families. From a psychological perspective, experts have identified ...