Escapism comes in many forms. Some like to get lost in a book or a favorite film; others, a bottle of
whiskey. Known for their unique and at times bizarre rituals for escaping the daily grind of modern adult life, the
Japanese have concocted a new form of stress relief – and it’s supported by science.
Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, has been enjoyed by health enthusiasts and burnt-out office workers in
Japan since the 1980’s, and the practice has recently made its way to the US.