
Sentō
A sento is a Japanese public bathhouse where customers wash and soak, historically serving neighbourhood hygiene, sociability, visual culture, and everyday routine.

A sento is a Japanese public bathhouse where customers wash and soak, historically serving neighbourhood hygiene, sociability, visual culture, and everyday routine.

Japanese bathing culture separates washing from soaking and connects the home bath, sento, onsen travel, public health, relaxation, and social custom.