Winter Wellness in Japan: Adopting the use of Humidifiers for Comfort and Culture

You know, in Japan, humidifiers are like unsung heroes, especially during the winter. You won’t believe how dry it gets! And that dry air can be a real pain—dry skin, itchy eyes, the whole deal. So, the Japanese have this cool habit of using humidifiers to combat the winter dryness.

Picture this: traditional Japanese homes, like I happen to live in, with all that beautiful wooden architecture. Now, dry air can be a real buzzkill for wood. It cracks, warps, and just loses its charm. But here’s where humidifiers swoop in as the heroes—they keep the moisture levels in check, saving the day for those gorgeous wooden structures.

And it’s not just about comfort, it’s about health too. Dry air messes with your respiratory system—coughing, congestion, you name it. Humidifiers are like the silent warriors fighting against all that. Plus, they’ve become a cultural thing. You’ll find them in almost every Japanese home, coming in all shapes and sizes. 😴

As you can see, we chose for a humidifier with an understated minimalist design. It just steams away silently for 10 hours on the highest setting. Perfect also for at night, while sleeping.

Back in the Netherlands, I never needed to use a humidifier, because winters in the Netherlands are mostly drizzly, rainy with RH levels around 80% to 90%!💧💦

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