A new magazine about sauna life called “SAUNA KIITOS.vol.2” will be released on April 6.
This magazine introduces many sauna places across Japan. Some people now travel mainly to enjoy a sauna. There are also more facilities where men and women can relax together.
Some saunas are quiet places where people enjoy doing nothing and resting their minds. Other saunas offer new relaxation services and unique experiences.
The cover features Hikaru Iwamoto (Snow Man) and Genta Matsuda (Travis Japan) from the Prime Video drama “Karachan to Shito-san to,” which starts streaming on March 28. The magazine visited the filming location and shows their real sauna experience.
The magazine also includes stories from sauna fans such as model Nozomi Maeda and AKB48 member Yui Oguri. They talk about how saunas help them feel healthy and refreshed.
There are also sections about:
- new sauna facilities in Japan
- sauna food
- beauty tips
- useful sauna items
- traditional public bathhouse saunas
The word “KIITOS” means “Thank you” in Finnish. The magazine name shows gratitude for a peaceful life with saunas.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, people often see a sauna as a place to relax and refresh after work or bathing, similar to enjoying a calm break.
In Finland and many Western countries, a sauna is often seen as a daily lifestyle tradition and a social place to talk with friends or family.
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