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