// Disciplines
Sensory Anthropology
5 topics
- 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…
- Onsen
What is the difference between entering an onsen alone and with someone?
This question probes the essential difference in experience between entering an onsen alone versus with someone in this highly bodily and in…
- 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,…
- 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…