Japan
Japan's collection follows sento culture in Tokyo and Kyoto — Takara Yu, Mikoku Yu, Kairyou Yu Sento — alongside the onsen and mushiyu traditions of Kyushu, from Ibusuki's sand baths to Kannawa's herb-steamed chamber in Beppu. It also documents the people working to keep these bathhouses open, including Kyoto sento owner Sanjiro Minato.
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Otakinoyu
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Indulge in a serene retreat to Otakinoyu, nestled in the heart of Kusatsu, and embark on a journey of relaxation in one of the town's natural hot spring baths, kn...
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Perfect Sweat: Japan
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Over three thousand hot springs bubble to the surface on the Japanese archipelago, making steam and sweat important elements in the cleansing, healing, and spirit...
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Sentos in Kyoto with César and Sanjiro
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Explore the fascinating world of Japan's traditional public bathhouses, known as "sento" (literally meaning "penny bath"), through the lens of two passionate advo...
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Takara Yu | 高良有
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Established in 1927, Takara Yu stands as a testament to the resilience of tradition, having weathered the challenges of the Second World War. This venerable bathh...
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TeamLab Mifuneyama
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Embark on a sensory journey that seamlessly fuses the ancient serenity of a Japanese hot spring with the cutting-edge innovation of contemporary art at the Mifune...
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Hottarakashi Onsen
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Yamanashi, Japan About Hottarakashi Onsen | ほったらかし温泉 Follow us on a soul-soothing journey with Sho Ikushima and his brother, Yuki, as they invite you to revel in ...
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Ibusuki Hakusuikan | 指宿白水館
Transport yourself in volcanic heated sand at the Sunamushi Onsen - Ibusuki Hakusuikan, in Kagoshima, Japan.
Picture yourself reclining on the warm sand, a gentle breeze brushing against your skin as the distant symphony of the sea serenades your senses. Nestled within the embrace of this encha... -
Inazumi Limestone Cave
Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of Inazumi Limestone Cave, in Kyushu, Japan, where visitors can enjoy a tent sauna then soak in the limestone cave water bath where the therapeutic aura of negative ions permeates, offering solace and rejuvenation for both body and mind.
The Inazumi Under... -
Kairyou Yu Sento
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
"Tokyo, Japan Explore Kairoyou Yu Sento, a simple yet stylish sento within walking distance from Shibuya Station, with Sho Ikushima. About Kairyou Yu Sento | 海龍遊仙...
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Kannawa Mushiyu | 鉄輪虫湯
Experience Kannawa Mushiyu where guests enjoy a steam bath by laying on top of ""Sekisho"" (a medicinal herb that only grows along the banks of clear streams) that is heated by the Beppu Onsen (hot spring).
""The city of Beppu in Kyushu is famous for its hot springs. There are eight different ...
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Mikoku Yu | 三國由宇
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Mikoku Yu is a renowned and historically significant bathhouse located in the vicinity of two major attractions in Tokyo: the Tokyo Skytree and the Asakusa area. ...
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Sana Mane | サナ・マネ
"Listen to the sound of the waves rolling in and out, feel the soft breeze on your skin, and take in the starry night sky. Please experience the fantastic time and space unique to SANA MANE" ~ Sana Mane
Experience the architectural wonder of Sana Mane's unique sauna, "Sauzae" on Naoshima Island....