”Bedrock bathing” boom in Japan
Bedrock bathing enjoying high popularity
SAPPORO: … bathers to sweat on warmed slates is rapidly becoming popular in Hokkaido, chiefly in Sapporo where at least 130 such bathhouses are concentrated. It is especially popular among women. ”Unlike in a sauna, you can sweat without feeling pain, and it is good for your figure and diet” …
Notice the age group of the “bedrock bathers”. Obasan, older Japanese women will do anything if it becomes “popular” even lay on a hot rock wearing a terricloth Muppet suit.
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