As colder weather sets in, taking a warm bath is an important way to ward off the chill and relax both body and mind.In Japan, a shop has opened where customers can choose their preferred water quality and scents to create their own bath additives, while products made with ingredients from Hokkaido in the north and Kyushu in the southwest are attracting attention.A "bath sommelier" certification exam is also available in Japan for those interested in learning about and promoting the country's bathing culture.In July, Gifu Prefecture-based YoungVenus Co., maker of the Yuyaku bath additives, …READ FULL ARTICLE
