shinrinyoku

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 森林浴 (shinrin'yoku しんりんよく, “forest bathing”), from Middle Chinese 森林 (ʂim-lim, “forest”) + 浴 (jowk, “bathe”).

Noun

shinrinyoku (uncountable)

1. In Japanese culture, a recreational trip to the forest for relaxation and well-being; forest bathing.

References

• Trends in research related to "Shinrin-yoku" (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing) in Japan U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information, 15 January 2010.
• The Claim: Exposure to Plants and Parks Can Boost Immunity New York Times, 5 July 2010.
• Does outdoor play help keep the doctor away? BBC News, 10 February 2012.