Meaning of ashiyu | Babel Free

Definitions

A shallow communal pool in Japan, usually with seats around it, filled with warm water in which people can soak their feet and lower legs; a type of footbath.

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Examples

“Outside in the square is the even more popular ashiyu, or foot bath - simply whip off your boots, ease your tootsies into the searing water and watch⟳ your appendages turn⟳ lobster red, all for free.”

“East Japan Railway Co., known as JR East, this week unveiled its newest luxury shinkansen cars featuring ashiyu, in which passengers can soak⟳ their tired feet while speeding through the beautiful, mountainous, hot-spring-rich region.”

“The Japanese Couples Experience⟳ kicks off with a traditional Ashiyu foot soak⟳, followed by a purifying Ofuro bath in a cypress tub and an 80-minute signature massage that combines Swedish and Japanese techniques.”

“Foot spas, or ashiyu, are a very popular form⟳ of enjoying hot springs, as it is a nice way to relax⟳ as you soak⟳ your feet in public.”

“A ‘fire’ area will feature three different types of saunas – salt sauna, herbal sauna and Finnish sauna – which will then lead⟳ guests to a central passage and onward to an outdoor terrace with a large glazed sauna surrounded by cold pools at different temperatures, as well as an Ashiyu – an invigorating Japanese treatment for the limbs.”

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