Japanese Secrets: Transform Your Shower Routine

6 July, 2025

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Yuaburi: Before stepping into a full shower, Japanese bathers often rinse themselves with warm water.

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Slow rinse: In Japan, it’s customary to rinse thoroughly before cleansing. This mindful moment signals your body to relax

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Natural scents: Use delicate, plant-based aromas like hinoki (cypress), green tea, or yuzu.

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Washcloth/sponge: Tenugui is a thin cotton cloth, used instead of loofahs or harsh scrubbers.

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Mindful ritual: Japanese bathing is never rushed. Turn your shower into a sensory ritual.

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Exfoliate naturally: The Japanese often use rice bran powder (komenuka) or adzuki bean powder for gentle exfoliation.

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Post shower: Wrap yourself in a soft towel, apply lotion and sip a warm tea or light incense.