Google Arts & Culture has introduced a new online platform, Shinrin Yoku, in partnership with the Japanese Ministry of Environment. This platform delves into the tranquil essence of Japan’s forests and their deep-rooted cultural importance.

Titled after the Japanese concept of “forest bathing,” Shinrin Yoku boasts over 50 meticulously curated exhibitions. One exhibit features a local guide providing an introduction to the Shinrin Yoku practice, which includes an explanation of how spending time in Japanese forests can impact the five senses. Another exhibit enables you to engage in five distinct sound baths recorded in Japanese woodlands. Other exhibits offer insights into how experts are leveraging technology to monitor uninhabited Japanese forests in real-time.

To experience it fully, visit Google Arts & Culture today and discover the enchantment of Japan’s forests.