shinrinyoku

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 森(しん)林(りん)浴(よく) (shinrin'yoku).

Noun

shinrinyoku (plural shinrinyoku)

1. A recreational trip to a forest intended to improve one's well-being.

Synonyms

• forest bathing

References

• 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.