// Disciplines
Japanese Cultural Studies
6 topics
- Hot Springs / Onsen
The Magic of the Word 'Gensen-yutaki'
The magic held by the word 'gensen-yutaki' refers to the power of language itself to evoke images, emotions, and values that go beyond a mer…
- Hot Springs / Onsen
The Meaning of Visiting a Hot Spring on a Solo Trip
The meaning of visiting a hot spring on a solo trip goes beyond mere tourism or relaxation; it represents a profound opportunity for dialogu…
- Onsen
Where Does the Feeling of Liberation at Hot Springs Come From?
Where does the 'sense of liberation' felt the moment one enters an onsen come from? Is it simply because the body warms up, or because one i…
- Hot Springs
The Non-Ordinary Sensation Created by the Steam of Hot Springs
The non-ordinary sensation created by the steam of hot springs refers to the phenomenon where the white mist rising from the onsen softly co…
- Onsen (Hot Springs)
Is Warming the Body Connected to Warming the Heart?
Is warming the body connected to warming the heart? This question deeply explores the relationship between the physical warmth experienced i…
- 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 …