The Secret of Finnish Sauna: Living With Nature – A Culture of Warmth
0PostsSaunas have become increasingly popular in Japan in recent years. In Finland, known worldwide as the home of the sauna, there are said to be around three million saunas, roughly the same as the number of households. In Finland, the sauna is understood as more than a bathing place or the act of bathing itself. It also includes the implements used there and the ways people spend their time inside. Beyond warming the body and improving mental and physical wellbeing, the sauna has long been woven into the fabric of everyday life. It has served as a sacred space for childbirth and funeral rites, as well as a setting for conviviality, communication, and counsel. Shaped through coexistence with a harsh natural environment and firmly embedded in society and communities, the sauna is indispensable for living and central to cultural identity in Finland. This exhibition explores the functions, history, and cultural and social dimensions of the sauna through a wide range of displays, including a reconstruction of a sauna designed by Alvar Aalto, one of Finland’s leading architects. These exhibits offer visitors a picture of the culture of the sauna that continues to shape Finnish society and reflect the Finnish spirit.
Schedule | Oct 31 (Sat) 2026-Jan 24 (Sun) 2027 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200; University Students ¥1000; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/en/exhibition/the-secret-of-finnish-sauna-living-with-nature-a-culture-of-warmth/ | ||||
| Venue | Toyama Glass Art Museum https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/en/ | ||||
| Address | 5-1 Nishi-cho, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-0062 | ||||
| Access | From JR Toyama Station, take the Streetcar and get off at Grand Plaza Mae. The venue is 2 minute walk from there. From JR Toyama Station, take the Streetcar and get off at Nishicho. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 076-461-3100 |
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