Question of the Day #112 · July 13, 2026
In which country is the practice of 'forest bathing' (Shinrin-yoku) a recognized national health program?
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Japan
Japan recognizes shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” as a health practice centered on spending restorative time among trees. The “bathing” is figurative—the experience involves immersing the senses in a forest environment, not entering water.