A samurai on his wedding, Japan 1730

In this episode, we tell you about the beauty ritual of a great samurai in Japan in 1730. 

Bathing has a religious significance in Japanese culture. As well as being hygienic, it serves to cleanse the soul. Numerous onsen (natural hot springs) and sento (public baths widely available) gave everyone access to ablutions. Before important ceremonies with religious or social significance, such as a wedding, it was important to take a purifying bath. The bath was taken with unheated water while reciting Buddhist sutras. This was followed by a visit to the temple or deity.

Buly describes this purifying ritual, for both body and soul, which continues to this day, through the story of Tadeka, the great samurai.

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