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Starred Review on July 1, 2025 | Science & Technology
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the Japanese health practice of mindful time spent with trees or most green spaces. It is not a mere walk in the woods; it requires a slowing down and observational presence that invites curiosity and empathy. Developed by the government of Japan in the 1980s as a solution to a national stress epidemic, the practice spread internationally as its myriad physical and mental health benefits becam...Log In or Sign Up to Read More