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Ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open? If you feel mentally tired or overwhelmed, you might want to try 森林浴 Shinrin-yoku! It is…

森林 means forest, and 浴 means bath. Together, they literally mean "forest bathing." No, it doesn't mean taking a bath in the forest! The idea is to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a forest. Studies have also found that forest bathing can lower stress hormones and improve mood. The best part?

It's not just good for your mental health, but your general health as well! Apparently, Trees release natural compounds called phytoncides, and research suggests that spending time in forests may increase the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, which play an important role in your immune system.

You don't need to travel to a forest. The next time life feels too noisy and your brain is full, put your phone away for a while. Visit a nearby park or any green space. Walk slowly, breathe deeply, and let nature do the rest. Now let's see some useful vocabularies we can learn today! Oh, btw ! If you're interested in learning Japanese, we have free apps to get you start your way smoothly! Be sure to check it out (˶ˆᗜˆ˵)

Useful Japanese Vocabulary

Forest — 森 (mori / もり)

Nature — 自然 (shizen / しぜん)

Tree — 木 (ki / き)

Forest bathing — 森林浴 (shinrin-yoku / しんりんよく)

Hike — ハイキング (haikingu)

Mindfulness — マインドフルネス (maindofurunesu)

Body — 体 (karada / からだ)

Physical health — 身体の健康 (shintai no kenkō / しんたい の けんこう)

Mental health — 心の健康 (kokoro no kenkō / こころ の けんこう)

Healthy — 健康な (kenkō na / けんこう な)

Stress — ストレス (sutoresu)

Relax — リラックスする (rirakkusu suru)

Breathe — 呼吸する (kokyū suru / こきゅう する)

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