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Neuroscientific Position
4 topics
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Does Onsen Memory Remain in the Body?
Onsen experiences strongly stimulate the amygdala and hippocampus simultaneously with temperature, scent, and tactile pressure, solidly forming both emotional memory and episodic memory. Body memory is the result of the collaboration of these brain regions.
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How Is the Sensation Entering Through the Ears Different from Other Sensations?
Strong connections between auditory and somatosensory cortices directly trigger tingling or touch-like pleasure from specific sounds. ASMR is a unique mechanism that activates the brain's reward system and parasympathetic nervous system.
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What Does the Scent of Hot Springs Evoke?
The direct pathway from olfactory receptors to the limbic system instantly activates emotions and memories. The mineral components of onsen promote relaxation and have scientific basis for stress reduction.
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Why Do Thoughts Flow Well in Cafés?
The moderate ambient noise and human stimuli in cafés optimally activate the brain's default mode network. The 'Goldilocks zone' different from the extreme silence or overstimulation of home or office promotes creative thinking.