“Why do we feel good when we enter a forest?” City life’s relentless noise and pace can overwhelm urban dwellers, causing stress and fatigue. Escaping to nature offers a vital relief, restoring one’s peace and balance. Spending time in the...
As Japan celebrates Greenery Day on the upcoming May 4, the annual GotoForest! event enters its fourth year, aiming to reconnect people with nature and foster a deeper appreciation for the environment through forest bathing. Launched in 2021 amidst...
Have you ever experienced the tranquility of forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku? This delightful practice involves immersing yourself in nature and engaging all your senses: from listening to the chirping of birds and absorbing the warmth of the sun...
A soak in warm mineral waters has been the source of relaxation across difficult cultures, whether thermal baths in continental Europe or Japanese onsen hot springs. We now know that a stroll in the nature can also be therapeutic, for both our minds...