// Disciplines
Wellness Studies
6 topics
- 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
Whether to Share Your Favorite Hot Spring with Others or Keep It Secret
Whether to share your favorite hot spring with others or keep it secret. This question reflects our internal conflict between the 'joy of sh…
- Onsen (Hot Springs)
Where Do the Experiences of Sentō and Onsen Differ?
Where do the experiences of sentō (public bath) and onsen differ? This question clarifies the experiential differences between two represent…
- Hot Springs
The Non-Ordinary Sensation Created by the Steam of Hot Springs
The non-ordinary sensation created by the steam of hot springs refers to the phenomenon where the white mist rising from the onsen softly co…
- Hot Springs
What Changes Between Hot Springs on Cold Days and Hot Days
What changes between hot springs on cold days and hot days? This question explores how external conditions like air temperature affect the i…
- Onsen (Hot Springs)
Is Warming the Body Connected to Warming the Heart?
Is warming the body connected to warming the heart? This question deeply explores the relationship between the physical warmth experienced i…