Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10502779 | Health & Place | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠This paper examines policies and regulations related to Onsen (hot spring) therapy (touji) in Japan. ⺠The historical, physical and socio-cultural aspects of onsens are analyzed from the perspective of therapeutic landscapes. ⺠Relevance of onsen therapy in contemporary healthcare and its major challenges are explored.
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Authors
Mihaela Serbulea, Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana,