// Disciplines
Philosophy of the Body
6 topics
- 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…
- Hot Springs / Onsen
Does Time Flow Differently in the Bath?
Does time flow differently in the bath? — This question explores how the experience of soaking in onsen or sento water creates a subjective,…
- 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 / 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…
- 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
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…