// Disciplines
Japanese Studies
3 topics
- Onsen
What Changes in the Alternation Between Hot and Cold Water?
Alternating between hot water and cold water in 'hot-cold bathing' is not merely a bathing method but a practice that brings dramatic change…
- Onsen
What Does the Scent of Hot Springs Evoke?
The scent of onsen — the distinctive aroma of sulfur and minerals — is not merely a chemical stimulus but a powerful trigger that evokes mem…
- Onsen
Why Are Travel and Hot Springs Such a Natural Pair?
In Japan, 'travel' and 'hot springs' are so intertwined that they are almost inseparable. This question explores the reasons for this connec…