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About Episode 4 - Japan


Over three thousand hot springs bubble to the surface on the Japanese archipelago, making steam and sweat important elements in the cleansing, healing, and spiritual traditions of Japan.


The arrival of Buddhism in the sixth century gave birth to a variety of sweat baths, like the Kamaburo, Mushi-buro, Fukashi-buro, and the Kara-furo. Today, the younger generation is building a new sweat bathing culture that includes the Finnish-style sauna. Mikkel is given a tour of both the ancient and the modern practices by his two guides, Miki Tokairin and Sho Ikushima. Together, they visit a 700-year-old Kara-furo that is still in use today, experience an immersive exhibit that

combines sweat bathing with taking in artwork, as well as join in on two tent sauna parties, where participants sweat, jump into a nearby lake, and enjoy nature.

  • Runtime
    36:05
  • Language
    English, Japanese
  • Country
    Japan
  • Premiere
    06/08/2024
  • Genre
    Episodic Series
  • Subtitle Language
    English, Japanese
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Kaoru Ima, Michiko Zentoh
  • Producer
    Cassandra Jabola - Series Producer, Gina Leibrecht - Creative Producer
  • Executive Producer
    Greg M. Moga, III
  • Filmmaker
    Bray's Run Productions
  • Cast
    Mikkel Aaland, Sho Ikushima, Miki Tokairin
  • Cinematographer
    Kaoru Ima, Tomoaki Iwakura
  • Editor
    Gina Leibrecht
  • Composer
    Jacob Bloomfield-Misrach, William Sammons