shinrinyoku
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Japanese 森林浴 (shinrin'yoku).
Noun
[edit]shinrinyoku (plural shinrinyoku)
- A recreational trip to a forest intended to improve one's well-being.
Synonyms
[edit]References
[edit]- Trends in research related to "Shinrin-yoku" (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing) in Japan U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information, 15 January 2010.
- The Claim: Exposure to Plants and Parks Can Boost Immunity New York Times, 5 July 2010.
- Does outdoor play help keep the doctor away? BBC News, 10 February 2012.