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  • Perfect Sweat Japan (Season 1, Episode 4)
  • TV Episode | 35 min | Documentary

Perfect Sweat

Japan (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 35 min | Documentary
Over three thousand hot springs bubble to the surface on the Japanese archipelago, making steam and sweat important elements in the cleansing, healing, and spiritual traditions of Japan. The arrival of Buddhism in the sixth century gave ...See moreOver three thousand hot springs bubble to the surface on the Japanese archipelago, making steam and sweat important elements in the cleansing, healing, and spiritual traditions of Japan. The arrival of Buddhism in the sixth century gave birth to a variety of sweat baths, like the Kamaburo, Mushi-buro, Fukashi-buro, and the Kara-furo. Today, the younger generation is building a new sweat bathing culture that includes the Finnish-style sauna. Mikkel is given a tour of both the ancient and the modern practices by his two guides, Miki Tokairin and Sho Ikushima. Together they visit a 700-year-old Kara-furo that is still in use today, experience an immersive exhibit that combines sweat bathing with taking in artwork, as well as join in on two tent sauna parties, where participants sweat, jump into a nearby lake, and enjoy nature. Written by Bray's Run Productions See less
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Writer
Mikkel Aaland (inspired by the book 'Sweat' by)
Producers
Sho Ikushima (as Shô Ikushima) | Michiko Zentoh
Cinematographers
Kaoru Ima | Tomoaki Iwakura
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Status
Edit Released
Updated May 28, 2024
Release date
May 28, 2024 (Finland)

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3 cast members
Name Known for
Mikkel Aaland's primary photo
Mikkel Aaland
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
Perfect Sweat (2024)
Sho Ikushima's primary photo
Sho Ikushima
Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host   See fewer
Darc (2018)
Miki Tokairin's primary photo
Miki Tokairin
Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host   See fewer
Sauna Channel (2021)
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