Citrus jyunos 2007/12/22
Yuzu Bathing in Winter Day (Touji)
22 December is special day in Japan.
TOUJI means Ultimate Winter Day in Japan.
That is : We have shortest day time and longest night time on Dec. 22 through the year.
Traditionally, we take bath with floating Citrus cut and enjoy its flavor and absorb medicinal extracts through skin.
The Yuzu (Citrus jyunos) is used for herbal bath. Cutting the fruit 5 to 6 pieces and float on hot water.
The extract medicinal material promote blood current and make skin smooth. They say taking Yuzu Bath make no cold through the year. I do think this custom is one of Traditional Aroma therapy.
