// Disciplines
Folklore Studies
6 topics
- Hot Springs
On Whether to Believe in the Efficacy of Hot Springs
The 'efficacy of hot springs' refers to the bodily changes gained through bathing—relief from joint pain, improved circulation, skin improve…
- Mineral & Stone Hobby
The Emotional Difference Between Exhibited Stones and Personally Picked Stones
'The emotional difference between exhibited stones and personally picked stones' asks about the qualitative difference in emotions felt towa…
- Onsen
Does Onsen Memory Remain in the Body?
Does onsen memory remain in the body? This question goes beyond mere 'recollection' and asks how the body 'engraves' the experience of a pla…
- Hot Springs / Onsen
About the Memory of the Sky Seen from an Open-Air Bath
The memory of the sky seen from an open-air bath (rotenburo) asks why the night sky or dawn glow viewed while immersed in hot water remains …
- Mineral & Stone Hobby
The Difference Between Learning Minerals Scientifically and Cherishing Them with Sensibility
'The difference between learning minerals scientifically and cherishing them with sensibility' explores the tension and complementarity betw…
- Hot Springs
The Relationship Between Regional Culture and Hot Springs
The relationship between regional culture and hot springs refers to how hot springs are deeply intertwined with the history, climate, indust…