// Disciplines
Philosophy of the Body
6 topics
- Onsen
What One Thinks and Does Not Think When Soaking in the Onsen
This question gently observes the movements of the mind that arise the moment one immerses oneself in onsen water. While many visit onsen ho…
- Hot Springs
Is Reading a Book or Thinking in a Hot Spring Different from Everyday Life?
When reading a book or letting thoughts wander in a hot spring, is that experience fundamentally different from everyday life? This question…
- 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 / 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
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…
- Onsen
About the bodily sensation after getting out of the hot spring water
This question explores the unique sensations the body feels immediately after emerging from the hot spring water. After long immersion in ho…