JAPANESE SENTO BATHHOUSESWhat exactly is a sento?A sento is a type of public bathhouse in Japan, where traditional culture meets modern-day well-being. It’s more than just a place to get clean—it’s a space to relax, connect with the local community, and appreciate an often distinctive building appearance and interior design. Many sento are family-run businesses, passed down through generations, preserving a deep-rooted cultural heritage. Onsen hot springs are generally naturally heated, while sento generally use groundwater that is heated artificially when necessary. However, depending on the region, the water source for sento can also be geothermal or volcanic in origin.錢湯是什麼？錢湯是日本的大眾浴場，是結合身心療癒（Well-being）與日本傳統文化的場所。錢湯不只是洗澡的地方，更是讓人放鬆、促進地區交流、欣賞錢湯建築與裝飾的空間。許多錢湯是由家族經營，有著代代相傳的傳統。溫泉一般是指自然形成的熱水，而錢湯則多半是依需求，使用人工加熱的地下水。不過根據地區不同，也有一些錢湯會使用受到地熱或火山性熱源影響的水源。Writer: Stephanie CrohinOfficially appointed as a Sento Ambassador by the Japan Sento Cultural Association. Originally from France, Stephanie has a deep love for Japanese sento. She actively shares the charm of sento culture with the world through various activities, such as lectures, books, and TV programs.撰文者：Stephanie Crohin獲得日本錢湯文化協會認證的「錢湯大使」。來自法國，深深熱愛日本的錢湯文化。透過演講、出版書籍，以及上電視分享等方式，向全世界傳達錢湯的魅力。The charms of the sento1. Health and beautyRegular sento visits offer numerous health benefits. The hot water improves blood circu-lation, relieves muscle tension, and supports skin health. Stretching in the warm water can further boost flexibility and promote relaxation. Mentally, the bathhouse serves as a healing space—a place to soothe both body and mind. Without digital distractions, the sounds of flowing water and echoing tiles create a quiet and calm atmosphere. 2. CommunityThe sento is a hub for the local community. Regulars become familiar faces, and even first-time visitors are welcomed with warmth. Many owners look out for the well-being of their elderly customers—at one sento I know, the owner even calls to check in if some-one doesn’t show up on a hot summer day. The sento fosters “hadaka no tsukiai” (naked socializing) where everyone connects on equal footing, regardless of background or status.3. ArtArt is an integral part of the sento experience. From Mt. Fuji murals to hand-painted tiles, each bathhouse offers something unique. In recent years, local artists have collabo-rated with sento owners to create contemporary murals, giving rise to a new wave of bath-house art. This fusion of tradition and innovation keeps the artistic culture of sento alive and evolving.10錢湯的魅力之處1.健康與美容定期前往錢湯入浴，對於促進血液循環、放鬆緊繃的肌肉與美肌有所幫助。另外，在溫水中進行簡單的伸展運動，有助於提升柔軟度，並能放鬆身心。錢湯內的流水聲與磁磚的回音營造出沉穩靜謐的時光，是個療癒身心靈的場所。2.互動交流錢湯是社區交流的中心，常客之間彼此熟悉，即使是初次造訪的人也能受到溫暖的歡迎。有些錢湯的老闆還會關心年長者的健康，我所知道的一家錢湯，有常客在炎炎夏日沒來，老闆甚至還打電話確認他是否安好。錢湯是一個「坦誠相見」的空間，無關每個人身處的立場，大家都能同等地進行交流與互動。3.藝術錢湯內有許多獨特的藝術，例如可以欣賞到富士山的壁畫或手繪磁磚等。近年來，一些錢湯的店主和在地藝術家合作，創造出現代風的壁畫等等，融合了傳統與革新的藝術文化在此生生不息。Experience TraditionalJapanese Sento Bathhouses!到日本的大眾浴場「錢湯」體驗看看吧！
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