Towards a Nude Architecture: A Visual Compendium of Japanese Hot Springs

Spend a summer evening virtually visiting a Japanese hot spring in this book launch with author and architect Yuval Zohar.

As one of the most volcanically active regions in the world, the islands of Japan gush with nearly 30,000 naturally occurring onsen or hot springs of varying temperatures, colors and mineral compositions. When looked at together with the country’s history, the story of onsen winds through ancient religions, warring empires, medical marvels and modern day pop culture and is a vital part of the Japanese identity.