// Disciplines
Tourism Studies
6 topics
- Hot Springs
The Contemporary Significance of the Concept of Toji (Hot Spring Therapy)
'Toji' is not merely a hot spring trip, but the act of staying at a hot spring resort to align body and mind, recover by stepping away from …
- Onsen
Does Onsen Memory Remain in the Body?
Does onsen memory remain in the body? This question goes beyond mere 'recollection' and asks how the body 'engraves' the experience of a pla…
- Hot Springs
The Relationship Between Regional Culture and Hot Springs
The relationship between regional culture and hot springs refers to how hot springs are deeply intertwined with the history, climate, indust…
- Onsen
What Is an Onsen to Japanese People?
What is an onsen to Japanese people? This question explores something far beyond a mere 'bathtub.' For Japanese people, an onsen is not only…
- Hot Springs
Which Do You Choose: A Quiet Hot Spring or a Lively One?
This question invites us to examine our inner desires and values by choosing between seeking silence or the liveliness of others in the spec…
- 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…