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During my recent hike in the breathtaking Yoro Park, I found myself in awe of the majestic trees that surrounded me. Their sheer size and beauty were awe-inspiring.

For a moment of fun, I decided to embrace one of these giant trees in a heartfelt hug. As I stood there, I wondered, “Is tree hugging a thing in Japan?”

As it turns out, the act of tree hugging isn’t a widespread tradition in Japan. Instead, the Japanese have a profound cultural and spiritual practice known as “shinrin-yoku,” which translates to “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere.”

While not exactly the same as tree hugging, shinrin-yoku encourages immersing oneself in nature, offering physical and mental health benefits by simply being present in a forest environment.

Shinrin-yoku has gained popularity in Japan, leading to designated forest therapy trails and programs aimed at encouraging people to connect with nature for their overall well-being.

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