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In Japan, enjoying a comfortable bath is one of the best means of mitigating the rigors of life. The beneficial effects of bathing on personal health have been pointed out by the medical profession and lauded by many Japanese. Bathing as a form of home-based mental and physical therapy is attracting growing numbers of adherents. This beautiful illustrated volume introduces readers to the unique world of the Japanese bath, and covers both the historical background and the contemporary circumstances. Chapters: (1) The Trendy Bath Life: Contemporary Bathroom Design; Bath Resorts; and Body Care and Bath Fashion; (2) A History of the Japanese Bath; (3) The Efficacy of Bathing; (4) Paintings; (5) Ukiyoe; and Appendices.Tsumura, Akira is the author of 'Furo The Japanese Trendy Bath Life', published 1992 under ISBN 9780756786168 and ISBN 0756786169.
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