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Beneath the Steam: How Japan Designs Desire at the Hot Springs

What makes the air feel different at a hot spring? Maybe it’s the softness of a yukata, the hush in the air, or the thrill of what’s almost—but not quite—revealed. These aren’t accidents—they’re part of a cultural choreography designed to prepare the mind for pleasure. Let’s trace the architecture behind Japan’s erotic affinity with onsen.