Japan’s bathhouses were once vibrant hubs of public life. People would visit the local sento as part of their daily routine, not just to soak but for a chance to catch up with neighbors.

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Historically, public bathing was a fundamental necessity for hygiene, giving rise to communal bathhouses in regions where private bathrooms were a rarity. In Japan ... in the modern era, private ...

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Established in 1967, the facility is currently the only "sento" public bath in the city. Located in a residential area about a 15-minute walk from Sagamihara Station on the Odakyu Line ...